The First Debate: Supporting our Troops

    One of humanities biggest wishes has once been world peace, but with each attempt we have at this, another disagreement arises to split the nations once more. However, war has also been the cause to alliances between countries, bringing their troops, their political leaders, and their people together under a common goal. Yet many people despise the idea of war, the death, the economical loss, and the destruction to land and personal property. War is people's oldest surviving traditions, but the beautiful tradition that comes with it is the united front that our loyal, dedicated, and determined soldiers and troops put up to honour their country and their people.

     It used to be a non-voluntary induction into the armed forces, then an honour to serve, where shame was given to any who backed down that were capable and legally able to join the front lines. Now, the honour of service remains, yet still many people who are not part of the brave troops shun the soldiers in face of their opinion on war. They say soldiers are violent, un-controlled people who want nothing but to kill and destroy. War, in their opinion, is both wasted money and wasted time.

     What they seem to decidedly ignore is the humanity in our soldiers, and their simple goal to serve their country as they best can and protect those less fortunate in the land wrought with battle. For those Americans, Canadians, and other people who know what I am talking about, I ask you about 9-11. The Twin Towers were bombed, destroyed, and innocent lives were lost. We responded with war, and still Americans and Canadians alike say we were looking for a war, a reason to fight. I now ask you to view a certain favourite of mine on YouTube, a song called Have you Forgotten? By: Darryl Worley. The link is listed here:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6yLQRF-cEU

     The point of this post is to ask if you truly respect what the soldiers go through and what they do for both their country and people they have never even met, as well as to wonder if you truly understand both the implications and disasters compared to the meaning behind many wars, and the reasons our soldiers go to the front lines.

   

     I also would like to stress the need for programs like Wounded Warriors. They offer support, with the help of civilians donating money, around $14/month, to soldiers who receives both physical and mental wounds in battle while serving their country. So please, if you too want to help go to their website at www.woundedwarriors.com.