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Originally Posted by RWebb
- First, Understand that I do not necessarily advocate such action.
- Second, we have treaty obligations with Columbia. If they are invaded, we are bound to help.
- Third, taking out a small air force and tanks (from the air) is far preferable to an invasion or the killing of large numbers of people (soldiers) - don't you think?
- Fourth, if he invaded, what action would you advocate? Sometimes a bad option is the best one. Would you allow Chavez to take over another country? Would you allow him to make a punitive strike? What would you allow?
These are all very serious issues and the question of how the most powerful nation on Earth should act is not an easy one. Inaction can be worse in some circumstances. Do you think this would be one of them?
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The points that you make, albeit valid, all disregard the central issue: our nation should not be involved in the internal affairs of sovereign nations unless it presents a clear and present danger to our nation. This is not true in this case so far.
We have made excuses for doing exactly that for over 40 years and it seldom ends well. And sometimes it is at the cost of American lives. What in Colombia or Venezuela is worth a member of your family?