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Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group
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To: Gary Ng who wrote (92627)4/12/2003 4:11:53 AM
From: Sig  Read Replies (2) of 281500
 
<<, Obviously we couldn't stand by and let Iraq happen, and the death toll there is nothing compared
to the Congo, not to mention the refugees
I sincerely hope that someone on this thread can answer this or at least offer their view.>>
1. If the US went into Africa on the sole mission of saving oppressed people or stop neighborhood wars we would truly be the "Big Brother" that would terrify any Nation guilty of similar occurrences of various magnitudes
Practically every country in Africa and in South America ( how could we tolerate the situation with 5mm Mexicans living on the Mexico city dump?) would qualify for similar treatment or missions.
2. We do not have to money to spare, being now in economic difficulty as are most Nations like Japan and France, as examples. Therefore Congress would not pass laws to fund the operation unless there would be some economic benefit either now or in the future.
3. Africa is case to be considered by the United Nations but I think it would be impossible to develop a consensus for action other than to provide food or medical aid, since China may well be considered as a country
who does not treat her minorities or dissidents in a humane manner.
In summary, there must be a very clear cut reason other than common inhumanities for a country to invade.
another.
The US does not "start things' in other countries, or try to cure problems, unless we are attacked or threatened in some manner.
Sig
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