Originally posted by midnight Target
miko's practicing his English again.
I thought maybe I had a really long day or something.
Miko...I'm not sure what you are trying to say there dude but it has something to do with individuals, and that is not what this is about. The Liberians are asking for help from the US (United States..just so we are clear) government, not from individuals. They want Taylor out and peace from what I read.
Could I help? Yes, I suppose..although if I tried to go over there I'd end up a bloody pulp in a shallow grave or in a back alley somewhere and if I tried to send money or donations they would end up in Taylor's treasury. Will I, personally? No. Too busy with my life and I have no obligation to do so.
Likewise the US, in my opinion, has no obligation with respect to Liberia and the current administration can do something or not do something...no judgement call here.
All I am suggesting is that if the US did go in it might ease some of the criticism leveled at the US for getting involved only when oil or a direct threat is involved. Call it international PR.
Spend a few billion now to try and resolve the problem once and for all....it might work out cheaper in the long run.
This is VERY easy to say though, granted. Tribal/religious/cultural hatred is already proving tougher in Afganistan and Iraq than anyone ever suspected. History suggests that African would only be worse.
The process would take generations, not a few years, to deal with.
Let us discuss the matter not fight.
