What is it about Bush's war that makes our troops go crazy -- committing acts of torutre, rape, and murder?

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manyolito	This war with Iraq was started because of 911 and to bring retaliation on another country, for what was done to the United States. Most of the soldiers doing the combat in Iraq are all between the ages of 20 and 29. They have never been brought up with war except reading about it in books. They have to grow up real fast, and make decisions that are still juvenile in nature. So when confronted with a situation when better judgement is to be used, they will do what any young man or women of their age would do. When they are told the fight is against terrorism and it is a never ending struggle, they know that they might not get through, so troubling thoughts prevail. We need an Army of volunteers who are ready for combat and ready for acting like professional soldiers. Bush has taken young men and women and is using them in an environment that they are not use to. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Naples_6	There have been crimes committed by US Military Member's in every war. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cbellsew	There are many atrocities that occur in all wars. If you think about it, there were several atrocities commited in world war II by the Nazi's,you know concentration camps, using parts of bodies to make soap, using the skin for shoe leather, starvation, rotten gruel for food...etc. If you look at what is occurring around the world you will see that the cruelties committed by people is not limited to war time. Think about Gacy and what he did, he murdered and and cut up several gay men. What about that guy who had aids, many years ago who went around sleeping, violently , with anybody he could...or the water hoses they turned on African Americans in the 60's or the rape, murder and degradation that the slaves had to endure...or the virtual wipe out of all of the Native Americans, or the treatment that was given to people with mental illness before medication was discovered. Saying all of that to say it is not only war where people act atrociously...Everyone does not rape murder or torture. So for those that do...may God have mercy on their souls. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

kmatthews26	It is all war, especially those where the troop do not get moral support from those that like to criticize them after telling them to go into harms way for their rights! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

gritskringle	That it`s unjustifiable. Although we all know we received bogus info from C.I.A., He won`t back out. That will just be agreeing that we(he) were wrong. Even though it cost us taxpayers over $1,000,000 a day were there, never mind the countless, priceless lives we lose everyday. I could go on forever, but c.i.a. may misinterpret info, and start another war. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

chris m	you have never been in a situation like that, so you would not know the pressure. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

brian L	frustration you try and yr and the enemy just won't give in and to make things worse you can't tell friend from foe. So you fall into the trap that there all animals sub human things to be stomped on. Before you know it your thinking things a couple months ago you would never think of never mind think is a good idea. This is why insurgencies should be avoided like the plague. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Kevin P	Its not about the US military. Again like some previous questions you equate the US miltary with criminal behavior. Us soldiers are attempting to do an extremely difficult job under difficult circumstances. They are not criminals. Are criminal acts commited by some? yes. But that percentage is no larger and In fact i bet its smaller than the percentage of normal civilans who commit crimes. Crime or criminal acts is not something new to war. Pressure, stress, emotional instability, rage, anger and frustration, fear and a whole host of other emotions play a part in a soldiers life. Most of or many of our soldiers are little more than kids. Some handle it all and some dont. By and large our troops conduct themselves extremely well and show a lot of restraint. Until we are ALL under that kind of stress and in that situation we can never accurately judge soldiers actions. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

shrty0525	blah blah blah ty for 2 pts. briang - these incidents are NOT commonplace. We probably have a lesser rate of crime than any civilian community. You're an idiot. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

UnaBlogger	The truth sir would be even more offensive than your question. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Roadrunner58-79	Your question is out of line and it does not compute!!!! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

fr_chuck	bush does not have a war, the America has a war where all citizens should be supporting. But just because you inlist does not mean you may not be a bad person. people are what they are, some good, some bad, and some anti american Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Anthony P	There have been acts of war crimes with every war known to man. This is not unique to this one. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Page1344	It's a senseless war that boggles the mind and drives people nuts because they can make absolutely no sense out of it. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

tricky trucker	the reasons for war DO NOT COMPUTE in their brains....CRISIS OF CONSCIENCE Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

oceansoflight777	I think that military personnel are very intensely brainwashed into becoming merciless killers. It's part of this new world order deal going on. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

daljack -a girl	These poor soldiers have been over there with no relief. Most of them are in the reserves and never in a million years when they signed on did they think they were actually going into a war that has no end. They do their stint & then they're called back because they don't have anybody to relieve them. They drive or walk down a street & get blown to smithereens. These are basically our children....20, 21, 22 years old coming home in body bags. I think it's called battle fatigue....are the atrocities right? Heck no, should they be punished? Heck yeah....but until we walk in their shoes..... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Stuart	The troops are trying to improve Shrub's standing in the world. If they thought of him only as the leader of a band of rapists, torturers and murderers, that would be much better than what they think of him now. Shrub is a moron. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Black Sabbath	You've lost yours. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

leadfoot_willie	The Bush family's close association with the Third Reich is no secret. We're training our troops to have the same attitude as the S.S. of WW2. My grandson is over there and his attitude is deplorable. Kill first ask questions later. Not the same good guy G.I.'s as WW2. But what can you expect. The guys running the Armed Forces now are the "lifer" nutjobs that served in the 60's and loved the Viet Nam war. Their gung-ho, kill 'em all, attitude fouled that engagement up, too. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

uncle osbert	it is the same with all wars. you can't train men to kill without expecting that they might take the instructions to heart. it was the same in my lai... http://www.1849.org/ggg/massacres.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_war_crimes Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cp_scipiom	Why do you ask this question only of one side of the conflict? The "insurgents" do not murder? they do not torture and rape? Tryin to answer- maybe this is the result of being stabbed in the back by the very people they are trying to protect- people so blinded by their hate of Bush that they are willing to help destroy their own country just to be able to smirk. Get real. Bush will retire in a couple of years. But if you lose this war - and the only way you can lose it is by running away - then milions of people will suffer for years to come. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

DJ	Exposure to toxic chemicals, brainwashing, knowing that they are not needed or wanted there, that their lives and health are in danger for no good reason, and orders to behave in such a manner. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cyranoyebo	The war itself is illegal. in insight Bush possibly ordered the WTC towers down, Bush used its CIA made - Saoudi -Al-Quiada network to commit this crime.. Bush did it.. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

'Barn	It is very sad. War is very sad. I think with all the media these things are coming out more. I think they have gone on for years - just we are a very connected world now technically. War is sad. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

enlightenment	What bothers me most is the people who still support it, and who will STILL, after the Katrina fumble, after the Iraq War WMD lies, after the deaths of thousands of Americans, the PTSD imposed on many more, the immorality, the corporate profiteering, the ruin of our country! They will still vote these scumbags in come election time... it is sick and it makes me feel like a Civil War here might be in order. The Reds against the Blues. But then again that is just another lie set up by Karl Rove to divide us, the reality is ALL Americans with the exception of the weak of mind (who will always exist) are against this war and Bush and the whole enchilada. BUCK FUSH! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

Mordent	Because the troops are taught as a matter of routine that the enemy is subhuman. They are taught this because in Korea it was found that something like 1/6 of troops never fired a shot in anger, so in order to make the troops more "productive" they introduced this new training reigime to make sure that all the soldiers are good killers like they should be. The rest of it goes along with the subhuman nature of the enemy in their eyes. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

JAMES M	It isn't specific/unique to "Bush's War". Take a group of 18 year olds. Train them how to kill. Stick them in hell. Represent the inhabitants of said hell as non-humans (Charlie, Skinny, Towel-head). If someone doesn't breach Human Rights legislation be very very surprised. Forget Lord-of-the-Flies, these kids have firearms! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

girl afraid	It's not just Bush's war, it's all wars. It happened on a larger scale in Vietnam...War messes people up, that's why we shouldn't go plunging into at every opportunity, but no one listens to the sensible people I suppose... Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

cantcu	They follow the leader! No rules apply to him! No treaty applies to him! He thinks the constitution "is just a piece of paper"! They are also being burnt out! They know this war has nothing to do with terrorism! They don't want to die either, especially when their is no reason for them to but a presidents big head and inability to admit he screwed up! Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No

HOOAH! It's an Army Thing	I suppose they don't teach history in school anymore. Nah, it's gotta be "social studies" instead, so that people can learn to get along in the community. Let me ask you something. Why do you think that every Armed Force in the world has a Military Police force? Could it be that soldiers sometimes commit crimes? And let me tell you, it is considerably less than crime anywhere else. Let me ask you another question. Why does New Orleans have the highest crime statistics across the board than any other major city in the U.S.? Yet, I don't hear people talking about Nagin's problems causing it. I don't hear nightly talking heads on various news organizations asking "Why don't we pull out of New Orleans?" They have 10 times the murder rate than the U.S. national average. Was this answer helpful to you? Yes / No