War In Iraq: Why?

A lot of people ask why we are at war with Iraq. Is it because of what happened on 9-11, or is it just because we need someone to fight? To me it is a little of both. We are fighting for our freedom and our rights, but on the other hand I think we are just fighting because that's what everyone else does. But the main reason we are fighting this war is because of one man, and we all know him, his name is Saddam Hussein. He has refused to comply with us many different times, and after having a part in 9-11 we set a goal to find this man and do what was right.

Not only is he why we are at war, another reason is for oil. We hear all the time on the news that we don't have oil because other countries won't trade with us, and that is one reason why we are in Iraq, is to try and get them to trade. Not only are the causes bad, but they are good in a way. We are also in Iraq to help improve the government. Though some believe the war is being fought only because we do not know what we are doing or just to get revenge or get our freedom, we all have our own opinions.

Why do you think we are fighting the war?

War In Iraq: The Positives and Negatives.

Not all wars are negative. Sometimes there are small or big positives to why the war is being fought. This applies to the war in Iraq. Not only does it have a negative side, but it also has a positive side. It is negative in the sense that we are losing many friends and family members, but positive in the sense that they are fighting for our freedom and security. One major positive thing about this war is that Saddam Hussein is no longer in power. But one of the negative things that anger many Americans is that the war are that it is costing American taxpayers trillions of dollars. There will never be a fair agreement on whether the war should be fought or not, but we all have our own opinions and can stick to them. Whether we support the war or are against it, what we believe can make a difference in any way. Can we really choose a side? I don't think we can, but that is my opinion. We all think there are good and bad things about the war, but our opinions may not be the same as everyone elses.

With these many positives and negatives we may all be confused a little with why the war is really being fought. Many may ask the question: Are we fighting the war for our freedom or are we fighting just to fight? Like I have said, everyone has thier own opinion. Don't let other peoples opinions ruin or change yours. Stick to what you believe.

Do you think that the war in Iraq is more positive or negative?

War in Iraq: How long will it last?

Do you ever wonder when the war will be over? I know that I wonder about it, as well as others. We have been at war for a long time, the exact date no one can remember. Since the twin towers fell on that tragic day we have kept our country guarded and sent troops to Iraq to do this for us. Families, friends, and neighbors of these soldiers sit and wonder everyday just how long the war will be. We have now gotten an answer from our new president, President Obama. He states that he plans on pulling the troops out of Iraq by the end of the year 2010. Will this be able to be accomplished? Will we be able to pull our troops without leaving pain and anger in Iraq? These things we will not know until the day it happens.

Yes, we all want the war to end, whether you support it or not. We wait for the day to come where our families and friends can come home and we can make up all the lost time with them. We worry every day that something bad might happen to our loved ones, and then we as ourselves: How long will it last? When can they come home? Whether you support the war or not please pray and hope that this ends safely and our troops can come home to be with us again.

Do you think we will have the troops home by the end of 2010?

Soldiers: A Day In Their Life.

Have you ever wondered what it was like to wear the uniforms the soldiers wear or how it was to stay out in the blazing heat all day? To some it may be something they like to do, for others it can be a struggle everyday. On April 18, 2006 Col. Sean Metroka wrote a letter explaining his life in Iraq. He is colonel in the Marine reserves from Nevada City. He wrote this letter during his second tour of duty in Iraq. He starts by saying that he lives in an 8x20 foot trailer. The trailer is known as a CO.RI.MEC. after the company that produces them. Though these trailers are small, he says that they are comfortable, though they are not as comfortable as home. Many people play it out to make soldiers look like they never take showers and never eat, but that is not true. Sean states that they take daily showers, eat well, and work out in the gym. There is also a pool for them to relax and get away from everything around them. The flights are hard when traveling on helicopter. Taking a direct flight cuts down on time, but in many cases they stop at other towns and small villages along the way, causing flights to be tiring. A simple flight that Col. Metroka was taking would have taken him 25 minutes on a direct flight, but instead they stopped at many places, so the flight took him 4 hours and 30 minutes.

While the weather is hot, the soldiers still stay stong and do what they are supposed to. Though the soldiers make friends with the men and women that serve with them, nothing compares to their family and friends back home. Though the soldiers have well conditions, it is when they are out fighting that they are truly scarred and worried. Everyday they hope that they will get to go home soon and see the ones that they love.

The trailer the soldiers live in.

A pool for the soldiers to relax at.


To read the full letter go to http://www.theunion.com/article/20060418/NEWS/60417015

Would you be able to live like the soldiers do?