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O My God!!
I saw this last night: I am still reeling. I haven't posted yet cause I haven't figured out how to frame this discussion.
It is so easy to get emotional with this one. Another problem is that there are way too many issues. Where do we start? WIth the UN? US Policy? Euro Policy? Do we look at it from a purely theoretical view or do we let our humanity and emotions affect our judgement?
My head's spinning too, but let's try and break it down a bit.
1. UN - Paper Tiger? Impotent organ, should it be disbanded or given "real power"?
2. US Foreign Policy - Should our Grand Strategy be based on self-interest only or as the world's sole superpower do we have a responsibility or obligation to help our fellow man? Should anyone?
3. The European Countries - France, Belgium, (UK?) - Do the former colonial powers have a responsibility and obligation to the mess that they created?
4. In a humanitarian crisis, should politics be just brushed aside to save millions of lives? Are millions of lives worth a few Western soldiers. How about oil, is oil worth the lives of a few Western soldiers?
Do we let the people decide (referendum)?
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