Would your Opinion of War Change if it Were Happening Within 50 Miles of YOur Home?
 

I have been watching the news, listening to all the reports and so on. For the most part I'm all for getting rid of Saddam Hussein.
However, I wonder if my opinion would change if I didn't feel so safe here in my home. The war doesn't feel so real when it's not in your backyard. I was wondering how you all fell about this:question

I would feel different if it was right next door, but it would depend who was next door doing it, the US or Iraq. If the US was being attacked, I might feel this was justified. If Iraq was lobbing missles towards me after we attacked them, I would be pissed.
ZoiNk

I would have been drafted if that was the case. But I won't say whether or not it would change my opinion. :)
Depends on who's side I was.

I live very close to the Norfolk Naval Station & Air Base - so it *is* like it's right in my backyard. That would be a major target for terrorists. Lockheed Martin makes defense components on the base and they sent home a "disaster preparation packet" with all of the employees a few weeks ago.
Like they knew something we didn't.

We've also been told to keep a tv or radio on *all* the time so that if the order is given to get the hell out of dodge, we'll hear it.
It's worrisome and nerve-wracking as all hell.

I think we might be listening to our neighbors a bit closer if there wasn't an ocean seperating us.

Virginia ROCKS!

What, like if New Jersey was run by an oppressive madman? I'd probably support the war MORE.

I'd be happy. I'd get to shoot Iraqis myself.