March 6, 2002
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If someone you were close to died as a result of this current war on terrorism, and you were previously in favor of the war, would it have any effect on how you viewed/favored the war?

I don't think so.

Fisch, 46
Preston
, CT   USA

It's hard to make a call on that one until you're in that situation, God forbid. From my objective standpoint, I think it's important to realize that we are fighting for a good cause and seeking justice for the crimes committed against the US and all its citizens. I doubt I'd want to sacrifice everyone's safety and bow down to terrorists because I personally suffered. Thousands, if not millions, of people personally suffered

Katie2, 18
Ann Arbor
, MI   USA

My ex-husband was in Desert Storm, as was my current.  I don't know what I would have done if I had lost either one of them. I fully agree with the war in Ass-kicked-istan, and if someone I loved was in the Armed Services, then I would understand that is a risk that must be taken. If I had lost someone in the WTC/Pentagon attacks, I would have been even more in favor of the war.

Nicci, 27
Las Vegas
, NV   USA

It would only intensify my feelings.

Jane, 62
West Linn
, OR USA

Honestly, the reason I asked this question is because my cousin, Brad, was killed in the helicopter that crashed in Afghanistan on Monday. He was only 22. I haven't been a supporter of Bush or this war since the beginning, but it got me to thinking about if Bush or any of the other avid supporters of this war were to lose someone close to them as a result of the war, would they still support the cause? This is a difficult time for my family, as one could imagine, and it only furthers my belief that there are options other than war that can solve problems. Innocent people die young when we fight in a war, and while it is a noble and courageous way to die, it saddens me that anyone has to die to begin with.

Angela, 18
Bella Vista
, AR  USA

It's hard to make a call on that one until you're in that situation, God forbid. From my objective standpoint, I think it's important to realize that we are fighting for a good cause and seeking justice for the crimes committed against the US and all its citizens. I doubt I'd want to sacrifice everyone's safety and bow down to terrorists because I personally suffered. Thousands, if not millions, of people personally suffered when they lost friends and families in the attacks of Sept. 11th.

Katie2, 18
Detroit
, MI   USA

No, I would still be in favor of the war.

Melodi, 19
Gahanna
, OH   USA

No it wouldn't. This is a necessary war and, unfortunately, you can't win a war without loss of life. Sometimes we just have to pay the price for freedom.

Judy, 61
Easton
, KS   USA

No. It would only reafirms my current believe that bombing the heck out of a poor country isn't going to solve anything.

Felicia, 36
Lowell
, MA   USA

probably. but if someone i knew died as the result of the terorism, i'd be in favor of the war. the world really revolves around me, you know.

Jillian, 18
Indianapolis
, IN  USA

To be honest, I am not in favor of it currently. A death of a close friend would only make me question it even more.

Ryan, 28
Riedlingen  GERMANY

If i was previously in favor of the war I dont think it would change my mind.  Beacuse they would have died for a cause i supported and in a very noble way.  However, I am not supporting this war I dont think it is very smart.

Nicole2, 20
Jackson
, FL   USA

I'm rarely in favor of war--for the exact reason that loved ones and innocents die. In this case I don't really blame the U.S., though. The attacks that started all this were completely uncalled for. Still, I don't think I can answer the question properly, because like I said, I'm a make-love-not-war kinda gal.

Karen, 22
Ames
, IA   USA

Ok, is this person in the military or no? I'm not sure either would matter, my view might still be the same. If the person were in the military, then I would know they died doing what they wanted to do, keeping this land safe, and I would have to allow them their wishes and not begrudge them dying in service. If this person was an innocent,say on a plane or in the Trade Towers, then I can see myself being pretty livid about it and wanting something done. I'm not completely sure war is the right way to do things, but at the same time we need to prove our strength and let it be known that we're not going to lie down and let people walk on us.

Triana, 29
Austin
, TX   USA

No.

Reba, 50+
Silver Spring
, MD  USA

I think it's obvious that it would

Keri-Jade, 21
Brampton, Ontario  CANADA

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