Supporting the Troops

In class the idea of supporting the troops but not the war was brought up. I think it is a noble thought but needs some critiquing. If we talk about a war in which men were forced to sign up for a draft, or otherwise had no choice but to go, this idea is fairly valid. It was not their choice to go and fight and you can, almost justifiably, hope for their safety, regardless of their actions overseas. But in the case of the current and recent wars there has been no draft, no one forcing men and women to answer the call to fight. Of course, there a large incentive of money, or family pressure to join, but it is still ultimately the soldiers choice and even though they are following orders, it was there choice to do so in the first place. After considering that idea, perhaps those who who claim to support the troops and not the war may want to rethink what they say. Personally I support our troops finally being sent back home, so that they can stop killing, be safe, and be with their families again.