It was a fun weekend to say the least. Fun filled activities that we always associate with the beginning of summer. Looking at the topic question, it was interesting to think back over the fun weekend and find parts that relate to something so serious as the Iraq War. For me it was the hour-long ride and the lack of parking at the beach that initiated conversations of our current situation in Iraq. Driving into Ocean City, NJ right around the new high school around 6th and Central there was a ceremony going on. Veterans and men and women in uniform were there; it must have been finishing as we were arriving. As we’re driving by the two gentlemen in the car with me brought up a conversation about how it isn’t the way is used to be. Meaning, in the support of what we’re fighting for. I talked about this in previous blogs, about how there is a lack of care or regard for what is going on in Iraq. Besides my original point about our nation’s stance on the War in Iraq, the sight of the memorial ceremony going on in Ocean City also brought up US politics and each candidate’s stance on the war.
It’s interesting hearing individual’s view on the war when they have a loved one, or a family member in Iraq currently. I find that anyone in that situation feels we should stay there until it’s done. But anyone without connection to the war wishes to pull out ASAP. Not sure exactly what that means, but all the same an interesting observation.
All in all I’m entirely grateful for those who fight for the freedom I love and enjoy, and wish more people would support the troops and care about what is going on. I must say that this class and blog assignments have given me new insight to what I truly believe in and care about when it comes to politics.
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