Guest guest Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 , Some agree, some disagree. That's democracy. Angie opinion of US people > CAN THOSE OF YOU THAT LIVE IN THE US TELL ME WHAT THE FEELING IS ABOUT > INVADING IRAQ? DO THE PUBLIC AGREE OR DISAGREE. I JUST WANT TO > COMPARE IT WITH THE ATTITUDE HERE. > > JULIE > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 Public oppinion polls can be tricky to believe, but most of them tend to say that most people are for this and that quite a few think we have waited too long. I am sad it has to happen this way, but I support the effort. We cannot leave loose a mad man who wants to terrorize not only the world, but even his own people. How crazy is that? I have many family memebers in the military and most of them are all ready there. Dawn mom of 4, 7 and under, the youngest wcf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 I don't mean to sound off here, but is this really the forum for this discussion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 > I am not sure how the rest of the US feels (I believe the opions are pretty much split) but as for me this is my feeling on the whole thing: My husband is a soldier in the US Army and I have to deal with the whole idea of war different than a lot of people. I married him knowing full well that he was a soldier and that this possiblity was always there. So I feel that if we invade Iraq, or even just go in and kill Sadam, it has it's positives and it's negatives. If feel that we should have done away with the butt-head the first time we went in there, so I like the idea of finally getting rid of him. On the other hand when was breaks out my husband goes and there is always the chance that something is going to happen to him, so then I say no. But I suppose it really doesn't matter what " we " want and feel about it. BUsh is going to do what he feels he should and who are we to say if that is wrong or right. He knows more about what Sadam is doing then we do, so I trust he is doing what is right. > > Date: 2003/03/18 Tue PM 11:57:35 EST > To: <cfparents > > Subject: opinion of US people > > Christal mom of Tristan 6ncf, Zack 2wcf & asthma, Ki'a 4mthsncf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 , I really believe that the public here is pretty much split 50/50 on the issue of war with Iraq. My biggest gripe is that it is the duty of Congress to declare war, and no one has asked them to do so. (With a Republican administration and a Republican majority, it may just be a formality, but still...) At this point, my hope is that our soldiers make it home safely. ~ > CAN THOSE OF YOU THAT LIVE IN THE US TELL ME WHAT THE FEELING IS ABOUT > INVADING IRAQ? DO THE PUBLIC AGREE OR DISAGREE. I JUST WANT TO > COMPARE IT WITH THE ATTITUDE HERE. > > JULIE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 This is one of those discussions that I think would best not be discussed in this forum. It is just like the have more kids debate. Some people can discuss this type of thing rationally and calmly while others will get very opinionated and possibly even nasty. I don't see any real benefit in bringing this discuss to this forum. This is one of the few places that we can go to and focus solely on us and our families. I would rather not see CFparents as a opinion board for all the hot topics of the day. I come here to relax and get away from discussion about war and violence. I am bombarded with it all day at home and I find it very, very stress producing, so can we please not discuss this type of topic here. Suffice it to say, I have found that those individuals who supported Bush and voted for him in the last election, support him and feel he is doing the right thing and those who did not support Bush, do not support him and feel worried over the long term affects to our economy and world relations. - mom to Emma 2 1/2 years old w/cf and Isabelle 4 years old wo/cf ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 I was not going to reply, as I am pretty filled with news of the coming war and very filled with opinions (mine and others) and totally overflowing with emotions about the situation, but it looks like the replies you received were kinda one-sided. I respect the people who have said that it is 50/50 and positive and negative, but I must say that there are many of us who do NOT see it as a plus and minus thing. I am totally against the idea of risking our young soldiers' lives and those of innocent people of Iraq, and many other people are too. Maybe not on this list, but in the country. We have had thousands at peace rallies and millions of signatures on petitions and hundreds in my conservative city alone at peace vigils. So, when you are comparing, please add my opinion too! Thank you. Lenora Peace Apparel by ME: http://www.cafeshops.com/cp/store.aspx?s=peacepatriotic http://www.cafeshops.com/cp/store.aspx?s=PeaceVote >CAN THOSE OF YOU THAT LIVE IN THE US TELL ME WHAT THE FEELING IS ABOUT >INVADING IRAQ? DO THE PUBLIC AGREE OR DISAGREE. I JUST WANT TO >COMPARE IT WITH THE ATTITUDE HERE. > >JULIE > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 Views or opinions regarding politics or nationality have no importance or relevance on a list that is supposed to offer support and info to all affected by a disease that knows no political or national boundaries. Can't we all act like grownups and leave our views/opinions off this list? Laurie A very concerned parent of two boys w/cf and 1 girl no/cf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 Hi, since I am not a US people I better keep my opinion to myself. But taking a look at http://www.disinfopedia.org/wiki.phtml could help to understand what's going on. And if you love a good laugh, then take a look at www.bushorchimp.com too :-)) Peace (any idea for a new motto, I'm afraid this one is going out of business tomorrow) Torsten, dad of Fiona 6wcf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 19, 2003 Report Share Posted March 19, 2003 This is just to clarify (to those who don't want to see the war discussed on the list) that someone from Australia (I think) was asking, trying to learn and understand the feelings of the American people on what is a huge event effecting the entire world. If we can't use this list to meet others, learn about their worlds and politics and feelings...and emotions and what stresses them out...and learn more views and open our minds, then I don't see what good it is. We might as well all be on the " CF-ONLY list " (Cystic-L). We are all human, besides having CF in our lives. If I am in the wrong or in the minority, I will talk about this elsewhere. I just think this is a wonderful forum and I, myself, have never been so lucky as to have the whole world at my keyboard fingertips. I think has the right to ask the list and we have the right to answer. I also think we are all in agreement that there are many opinions, and respect each other's rights to express them. Unashamed to be praying for peace, Lenora >CAN THOSE OF YOU THAT LIVE IN THE US TELL ME WHAT THE FEELING IS ABOUT >INVADING IRAQ? DO THE PUBLIC AGREE OR DISAGREE. I JUST WANT TO >COMPARE IT WITH THE ATTITUDE HERE. > >JULIE > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2003 Report Share Posted March 20, 2003 I agree with . Its a " HOT " topic always and sometimes gets ugly...... Remember the game...you played it with a ball and said I declare war on the name of........threw it and ran...I keep thinking of that game. I loved that game. Rosemary from New York with 3 children with CF - they are 12.5, 10, 6...... I coined the phrase " BREATHE DAMMIT " ; we have a dog we named -are you ready for this - TOBI after their medication!!! At least it wasn't albuterol or Coly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2003 Report Share Posted March 20, 2003 My prayers are as yours. God Bless AMERICA & all our friends around this shrinking world. We are now all closer & these sort of lists (as you already said)help that happen. I hope you are all well this morning & if in the hospital, are home soon doing much better LOVE & HUGS, grandmomBEV Re: opinion of US people This is just to clarify (to those who don't want to see the war discussed on the list) that someone from Australia (I think) was asking, trying to learn and understand the feelings of the American people on what is a huge event effecting the entire world. If we can't use this list to meet others, learn about their worlds and politics and feelings...and emotions and what stresses them out...and learn more views and open our minds, then I don't see what good it is. We might as well all be on the " CF-ONLY list " (Cystic-L). We are all human, besides having CF in our lives. If I am in the wrong or in the minority, I will talk about this elsewhere. I just think this is a wonderful forum and I, myself, have never been so lucky as to have the whole world at my keyboard fingertips. I think has the right to ask the list and we have the right to answer. I also think we are all in agreement that there are many opinions, and respect each other's rights to express them. Unashamed to be praying for peace, Lenora >CAN THOSE OF YOU THAT LIVE IN THE US TELL ME WHAT THE FEELING IS ABOUT >INVADING IRAQ? DO THE PUBLIC AGREE OR DISAGREE. I JUST WANT TO >COMPARE IT WITH THE ATTITUDE HERE. > >JULIE > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 20, 2003 Report Share Posted March 20, 2003 Hear hear!! Good post Lenora. Dawn mom of 4, 7 and under, the youngest wcf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted March 21, 2003 Report Share Posted March 21, 2003 , Some of us don't live in the US and don't think about Bush at all. I like this list as you can discuss things that don't pertain to Cf, but that are affecting all of us. If there is something I don't want to read then I just delete it and continue on. That way everybody is happy. (Australia) Re: opinion of US people This is one of those discussions that I think would best not be discussed in this forum. It is just like the have more kids debate. Some people can discuss this type of thing rationally and calmly while others will get very opinionated and possibly even nasty. I don't see any real benefit in bringing this discuss to this forum. This is one of the few places that we can go to and focus solely on us and our families. I would rather not see CFparents as a opinion board for all the hot topics of the day. I come here to relax and get away from discussion about war and violence. I am bombarded with it all day at home and I find it very, very stress producing, so can we please not discuss this type of topic here. Suffice it to say, I have found that those individuals who supported Bush and voted for him in the last election, support him and feel he is doing the right thing and those who did not support Bush, do not support him and feel worried over the long term affects to our economy and world relations. - mom to Emma 2 1/2 years old w/cf and Isabelle 4 years old wo/cf ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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