[Protagoras]

Many people know that being prepared to fight, and fighting if you must, does not mean you prefer war. There are many kinds of war, some just, some not.

Opposing war and at the same time knowing that reality sometimes requires it are not inconsistent positions.

I oppose killing people in general, but would kill an intruder in my home without a moments regret to save my family.

The other question (which the question of this thread begs) is, can you support our troops but oppose a specific war?

I support our troops, I support this war. I supported our troops in Yugoslavia but opposed that war. If you can't, oh well.

[jimt]

I support our troops, I support this war. I supported our troops in Yugoslavia but opposed that war.

Dittoes.