Why aren't there more protests and riots for the ongoing war in Iraq?

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Because it doesn't make a difference Riotis and protests don't make a difference - what does is getting lawmakers into office that will stop it. The problem is that Bush is still at the helm and there is nothing the house and senate can do at the moment about his insane policies regarding Iraq. Beyond that, people are tired - there have been protests since the beginning of the war and the protesters have moved on to other pursuits.

Knowing that no one is listening really disheartens people. There will be some nationwide protests today:SAY NO TO MORE TROOPS! Nationwide Protests This ThursdayJanuary 9th, 2007TIME FOR A SURGE OF OPPOSITION TO BUSH'S WAR ESCALATIONHard to believe, but in a primetime televised speech on Wednesday evening, President Bush will announce his plans to send more troops into Iraq.

We don't know for sure, but he could be planning to send at least 20,000 more troops, and the numbers could be even higher. Whatever the numbers are, the Bush administration is once again moving in the wrong direction. In November the voters elected a new Congress with a clear mandate: End this war!

The people of this country want the war to end and we do NOT want more troops sent to Iraq. We need to act quickly and in large numbers to oppose this escalation. United for Peace and Justice has joined an effort initiated by Win Without War and True Majority to encourage as many local actions in communities all around the country this Thursday, the day after Bush announces his plans.

We need to be visible and vocal. Our message must be heard by the White House and by the Congress. NO more troops, end this war now!

Take a moment right now to find out what's already planned in your area. And if you don't see anything listed yet, then plan your own activity and be sure to list it. It's very easy to host something and a lot of the legwork has already been done, including compiling an event organizing kit with resources and tips for making your activity a success.

This wave of activity all around the nation on Thursday can be a critically important opportunity for helping to get the word out about the Jan. 27-29 mobilization in Washington, DC. Momentum is building for what promises to be a politically crucial demonstration. People from all around the nation will be gathering in Washington to send the strongest message possible: It is time to bring the troops home; it is time to end the war in Iraq!

There is still much work to do in these last few weeks. Most importantly, we need to make sure everyone knows this demonstration is taking place. Imagine how you'll feel in the days following the mobilization when people tell you they would have also been in Washington if only they had known about the mobilization!

Let's now use every opportunity, every opening we have to spread the word. * At your SAY NO activities on Thursday, be sure to have leaflets about the January 27-29 mobilization. * In any press work you do on Thursday, be sure to mention that the march on Washington on January 27th is the next major action of the antiwar movement.

* Organize a phone bank, a day of leafletting, call-ins to radio talk shows and anything else you can think of to get the word out. It's also important that we organize as many people as possible to stay in Washington, DC, for the national Congressional Lobby Day on Monday, Jan. , 29th.

You can find out more about this timely effort and how you can get involved by clicking here. Please be sure to let us know if you are organizing transportation from your area to Washington, DC. You can add the information about buses, trains, car pools, etc. On to our transportation board on the UFPJ website.

We need this information as soon as possible ... thanks! Finally, we appreciate the financial support that many of you are giving to this effort. At the same time, there are tremendous expenses involved in putting together such a massive event.

If you have not donated yet, please consider doing so right now! The money you send today will immediately be put to good use. Thanks so much.

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Because it's not affecting the public People don’t care. There is no draft, so if their friends and relations are not being plucked away. The US casualty rate is similar to that of Vietnam, but the death rate is much, much lower, so there’s fewer funerals of locals to see.

The cost is funded by deficits rather than from current spending or increased taxes so there’s no financial pain. And people consider that Iraqi deaths are irrelevant to themselves, and not related to the presence of Coalition troops. And some people still believe that Iraq (and thus Iraqis) were complicit in 9/11.It doesn’t directly affect most people.

So they don’t care. Kia ora bro - you MUST be a Kiwi with a username like that .... Sources: Me .

Differences between Iraq and Vietnam While the anti-war movement is getting stronger, there are reasons why the movement is not as influential as it was in ending the debacle in Viet Nam. First, there is no military draft today. So for many people, the war is a far away event in which they have no personal involvement.

Yes, the fighting is done by brave volunteers, but with rare exceptions, the children of the powerful and influential are not involved. Also, during Viet Nam, the mainstream media was not under the influence of a small number of Corporations - so diverging views were promulgated. The Bush administration has framed things so that anyone who questions the war is deemed "soft on terrorism" and unpatriotic.

I'm glad to see that some of the mainstream media is starting to question the motives and efficacy of the Iraq disaster. Video .

Because we now have an all volunteer military.....not like 'nam. And the majority of the people are for winning there .

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I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late.