[jyl]

Can I ask a question that isn't directly related to this particular war, but might help define the issue without getting into personal back-and-forth. This question is to all the people who have posted here, no matter what "side" you're on:

Under what conditions do you think Americans should protest against an ongoing war? By "ongoing" I mean the war is already underway and American troops are in harms' way.

Remember, I'm not asking about the current war, the Vietnam war, or any specific war we've fought. Just in general, when should we protest a war, if ever?