The GL 60 Second Opinion Poll: If President Bush asked you to fight in the war in Afghanistan, would you go? (Short Stuff).

Yes! 49%

would gear up to combat our enemies....

I would respond immediately. I love my country and respect my president. I'm willing to do whatever it takes to retain the freedom we fought for over 200 years ago. --Margaret R., 13

I would go because we need to stick up for our country. Many people have already died for our freedom, and I think we should continue fighting for it. If we don't fight for it, who will? --Shaylon C., 14

I feel so useless not being able to do anything to help. I know fighting overseas is dangerous and there's a chance I might not come home, but I am willing to give my life for my country. --Elizabeth J., 13

I want to be loyal to my country. Maybe a bullet I shoot would make Afghanistan and its terrorist allies surrender. I'd be extremely proud. If I died, I would die a heroine for our country. --Chelsea M., 9

No way! 51%

want nothing to do with fighting....

I would not go and fight in the Army because I can't fight. I'm also too young to die or fight in a war because it is really dangerous. -Alexis B., 12

I think it's wrong to bomb or attack another country in any way because it will affect civilians, like you and me. I lived in the Solomon Islands where the military look over the government, and there was so much hardship. I hate to think about it. My final message is this: War is wrong in any form! --Camilla B., 11

I wouldn't want to worry my family if I were even able to go. I'm also mad, sad, scared and worried like other girls, but I wouldn't want to attack the innocent people who hate their country for doing this. --Jennifer T, 11

I would be honored, but I don't want to die. I'm grateful for all the people who risk their lives to protect us. --Ashley M., 12