When America went to war against Afghanistan after 9/11, it was a justifiable thing to do. The world was on Americas side and many countries wanted help fighting those who did it. But a cold shoulder was then turned against those countries, it seemed for us like America wanted to fight alone. Still we joined the war, supporting America.
Later America started the war in Irak, claiming "weapons of mass destruction" and over-ruling UN weapons inspectors and the work for finding a peaceful solution. The result where thousands of civilians killed, no weapons of mass destruction where found and America’s relationship with the rest of the world is weakened.
Does America feel safer now than after 9/11? Does the people in Irak feel safer?
I have experienced war and the ugliness of death. And from my experience, it's true that violence causes more violence. The power of UN's work for peaceful solutions must therefore not be underestimated.
Don't get me wrong.. I like America. And I will probably fight besides America again, giving the Afganistan situation. But acting like world police, refusing to sign the Kyoto agreement, don’t paying back depth to other countries, refusing to ban landmines etc.. Is in my opinion not the right path for America.
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Previously known as Morgan Kane
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