[John D Harris]

Originally posted by Azred: Quote: Originally posted by John D Harris: Why does the rest of the world wait on what the USA does? Then when the USA finally does something, they complian about the timing as a reason not to help in doing something about the problem. Why does the rest of the world complian about the USA acting as if they are the world's policeman? Then not do much to stop anything themselves? Or when they are in trouble look to the USA for help?

An interesting point you make here. It certainly does seem as if many in the world community want to point out places where we should step in to stop a situation then later criticize when we decide to step in somewhere else. If my neighbor kept telling me when I should mow my grass or paint my house I would quickly tell my neighbor to politely mind his own business.

We have gathered enough evidence, both recently and throughout his tenure, that Saddam has links to terror and is a danger to Middle Eastern stability. Yes, out government set him into power--we're not perfect--but we certainly see what a mistake it was and are ready, finally, to rectify that mistake.
In short, we should move into Iraq now (I would have gone in months ago) to topple Saddam and if the rest of the world happens to disagree then that is not our problem. I don't much care what others think of me on a personal level and I am certainly not going to care what other nations think of the US.[/QUOTE]North Korea is a perfect example of that, lots of people are wanting us to take care of NK. Since the USA is shouldering the loin's share of the risk in men and matterial the USA should get the lion's share in deciding what or who gets struck first IMHO.

[ 03-16-2003, 12:37 AM: Message edited by: John D Harris ]