After reading the previous posts, my brain went off in about ten thousand different directions-- I couldn't pick just one thing to write about. Then I thought of what we initially are supposed to be talking about in these posts, the impact of the Iraq War on myself and my immediate family.
Honestly, previous to reading this blog I have never really contemplated the effects of the Iraq War; but this topic made me think of the current presidential election.
While on break, I had the pleasure of spending some time with my grandparents. While we were talking, the 2008 election came up; my sister went off on Obama this and that, while I pointed out that I feel that a Democrat will be elected into office. After I made that point, my grandfather pointed something else out-- he said that even though a majority of Americans want to get out of Iraq, we will probably not pull out. He also said that this country does not need another Vietnam on its hands; I agree with him. When we pull out of Iraq, I do not want to have another Vietnam; I feel that what happened there is unfortunate.
But back to the initial topic... overall, I really do not know how the Iraq War has impacted myself and my immediate family. None of my family members serve in the military, so we do not have the close tie that others have. I will admit, I do not watch the news nor read a newspaper. I feel that since Americans have these rights, to be able to freely do what they want; I am doing a disservice to my country, but that the same time, things seem to be getting along quite ok.
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Feel free to go on constructive tangents...you don't have to 'obey' the main topic of the assigned blog if you've got something more interesting or pressing to discuss.
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