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Originally posted by rrpjr
Perhaps this is really the moment for those wealthy nations who contribute nothing to the hard struggle for freedom around the world to take the lead in an entirely different kind of struggle. Must we bear all burdens?
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It is a matter of priorities.
Nobody asked the US to go `Liberate` the Iraqui people. Actually, the majority of the nations at the UN voted against it, and the result has not been convincing at all. The Iraqui are not liberated yet, but in a situation of unsafe chaos.
Sure, this burden leaves less money for humanitarian aid.
But it was uncalled for, totally unnecessary, and happens to be a failure so far.
So, why should other countries chip in more because of G.W. Bush insane war in Iraq, when at the same time he wants to take the lead over the UN ??
So far, the 350 Millions pledged by the US govt. for the Tsunami help costs only 2.5 days of war in Iraq. Just to put things in perspective...the war in Iraq costs $122,000 per minute !!!
http://www.usatoday.com/news/politicselections/nation/president/2004-08-26-iraq-war-clock_x.htm
Aurel