Likewise; it makes me scratch my head that you cannot see how one can support the troops without supporting a particular mission.
For example, I support the troops and the mission in AFGHANISTAN. That military action makes sense in my mind. I do not, however, support the mission in Iraq. According to your logic... I can only support the troops in Afghanistan, but cannot support the troops in Iraq. That is crap.
I want all our troops to remain safe. If they are on tour, I want them to be well supplied (both with equipment and intelligence). Regardless of where they are, I want them to come home safely to their families and be proud of their decision to serve in the military. And wherever they are, I want them to work hard and listen to their superiors. I support these men and women... and pray that that good will come out of their actions. It is a bit of a ludicrous idea to suggest that I can only wish-well and encourage the troops fighting in Afghanistan.
The war in Iraq was not the collective decision of these troops. It was the decision of our Commander-in-Chief. I think he made the wrong decision and I do not support it. But I wish-well the troops going to Iraq... I write letters of encouragement to my colleagues in Iraq, and I welcome troops home when I come into contact with them.