Greetings,
I am a Finnish citizen and my point of view is based on the information we get here in Northern Europe. Fighting for democracy and freedom seem to us like a big lie to cover the true reasons behind Iraq/Afghan wars.
But why are US soldiers fighting in Iraq? Is this really the war against terrorism? In my opinion this is a war to guarantee US rights to rich oilfields. This is an oilwar disguised as fight for democracy. There were no chemical weapons in Iraq and no nuclear weapons as US government claimed but while they knew this it was a perfect cover to start a war. How about the Afghan war? An easy way to test new weapons in a remote area?
When things go wrong at home couple wars help to shift the attention away from problems at home. It is like Republic of Rome revisited.
What about western democracy? What is it really about. The more west we go the more it is about money. That is why western democracies have supported fascist and military juntas in the past. To ensure the safe business of big companies which in turn finance the politicians. Real freedom is bad for business. It is sad to see how the poor people seem to get whacked all the time cause they have little value in face of big profits for global companies. Who cares about couple thousand dead civilians when US is “bringing freedom and democracy” to Iraq and Afghanistan. It seems like those two countries have a big majority who don’t want our western democracy. Or can you explain why they are fighting back so eagerly?
US troops are invaders in a foreign country. Iraqis are fighting for their freedom. Honor your opponents, recognize their rights to their own patriotism and you will understand why they make suicide attacks and fight back their own way. Most Iraqis are just ordinary people who want peace.
What comes to your congressmen. They have their right to think independently and disagree with the present US policy. It is true that offensive wars on the other side of the globe are difficult if they don’t have support from home. Was this Iraq war really necessary? Some of your congressmen seem to think no.
I am just as patriotic as US soldiers. I only have a different point of view. If my country would be invaded, I would fight back no matter how hopeless the situation would seem. I would fight for my loved ones and for all my country stands for. Still I honor the US soldiers who are doing their duty, they are just small pieces in a big machinery doing what they are told. Peace to your souls.
