Supporting our troops doesn't bring them home alive

Support our troops" has been an appropriate rallying cry for every war president. Nearly all civilians nearly always respond, supporting not just troops but also the commander in chief. Now, that's changing. Results of a nationwide poll this week by USA TODAY/CNN/Gallup:
• 54% say Bush's war in Iraq was a mistake.
• 33% say we should withdraw all troops from there.
"Support our troops" has become a sad, empty slogan for Bush and more than 1,840 Soldiers who won't be coming home.

Public support for the troops still is there, with candy, cookies and yellow ribbons. But government support sadly is lacking. No effective overall war plan. Inadequate or outdated equipment. No exit strategy.

That's why the best way to support our troops in Iraq is to insist that Bush bring them all home. Alive. Sooner rather than later.