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If people don't share my sense of rightness then my worry factor increases. If their sense of rightness is at cross purposes with mine, or worse threatens the existence of me and mine then I will act to ensure the future of me and mine and to allow me to return to my happy spot.
I agree consistency of righteousness and tolerance are key in dealing with other nations. As to your notion that action is required to ensure your future, I am unsure what you mean.
In getting back to the subject, the Bush administration has sacrificed that sense of righteousness for political expediency. They invaded a sovereign nation to liberate the populace of a "tyrant". Violations of UN Gen Assembly Resolutions, Geneva Coventions and IAEA agreements were noted as a justification for the action.
The US violated those same internationally accepted agreements prior to, and during, the Iraqi invasion. Now they face a renewed insurgency partly due to their inconsistency of righteousness and intolerance. Despite the fact very few Muslims would support an act like 9-11.
My job as a peacekeeper will be infinitely more difficult due to the suspicion and mistrust of Western Society. If you want to know what an insurgent looks like, take any of your friends; deprive them of security, housing, nutrition. Develop them a sense of helplessness, treat him or her with disrespect in their own home and- there you have it, presto!!! - an insurgent. If you want to know what they sound like, listen to any of your family discussions. Their base needs are no different from yours or mine.
Show them consistency of righteousness, tolerance and justice and our efforts will be rewarded.
I agree consistency of righteousness and tolerance are key in dealing with other nations. As to your notion that action is required to ensure your future, I am unsure what you mean.
In getting back to the subject, the Bush administration has sacrificed that sense of righteousness for political expediency. They invaded a sovereign nation to liberate the populace of a "tyrant". Violations of UN Gen Assembly Resolutions, Geneva Coventions and IAEA agreements were noted as a justification for the action.
The US violated those same internationally accepted agreements prior to, and during, the Iraqi invasion. Now they face a renewed insurgency partly due to their inconsistency of righteousness and intolerance. Despite the fact very few Muslims would support an act like 9-11.
My job as a peacekeeper will be infinitely more difficult due to the suspicion and mistrust of Western Society. If you want to know what an insurgent looks like, take any of your friends; deprive them of security, housing, nutrition. Develop them a sense of helplessness, treat him or her with disrespect in their own home and- there you have it, presto!!! - an insurgent. If you want to know what they sound like, listen to any of your family discussions. Their base needs are no different from yours or mine.
Show them consistency of righteousness, tolerance and justice and our efforts will be rewarded.