What is your opinion on the legalization of humanitarian intervention?
543099
You, yourself answered your question cost.  Both in money and negative image. The US if not the 1st world will be told it is imperialism not humanitarianism that is being practiced.
560726
unfortunately I agree\nunless there is something in it for us\nit's a hard sell to convince the us to send troops to police the world, though I do applaud it when we do. the troulbe is we always get caught up in the quagmire of international politics and never fully commit to a mission, thus we fall short and it looks like a half hearted attempt with casulties that we have a hard time stomaching. Look up a group called Executive Outcomes to see how it's done right.
312683
I definately think it should be legalised for medical use but it really can mess up your head if you use it all the time....it totally slows down you reactions, can make you paranoid and so on....i don't think once in a while hurts but if it is legalised in needs seriously regulating so people dont go too far.\n\nHope yr good now
137646
I have rethought my position on legalization of marijuana. I think it should be legal under certain guidelines and locals.\n\nThe first reason it should be legalized it will mellow out the liberals. They are way to shrill.\n\nReason number two, if a liberal is high they won't care about voting and we can easily elect conservative representative, congressmen, and president. Conservatives will never again have to deal with R.I.N.O.s if this happens. Imagine if there was no Arlen Spector or John McCain.\n\nReason Three assuming that only liberals and libertarians are for the legalization of drugs they can fight amongst themselves, and we conservatives have a way to sure up our power\n\nThe Previsos\n\nmarijuana would only be legal in Blue States. If you are caught with marijuana in a red state you get a trial and immediately executed after the trial, no appeals. The reason for this is to get potheads out of here and since it seams as if the Blue states want to legalize it let them.\n\nIf someone who is high robs, steals, or causes an accident after THC is detected in their system ALL their possessions become the property of the estate of the victim. (applies to all fifty)\n\nIf they have children, the children are removed from the home and are never returned (applies to all fifty)\n\nThe only treatment for those who want to quit smoking marijuana will be the intake of tobacco products, or beaten with a bong. Paid for by the offender (the way they train dogs not to make messes on carpets) Again all fifty.\n\nIf this works for marijuana I would propose the same for all illicit drugs. But no one would accept this proposal so I will have to continue my opposition to this and ALL illegal drugs.
61835
Without significant reform it is unlikely to continue with a meaningful existance, but I think most western nations will force this to happen before allowing it to completely dissolve.\n\nAt the end of the day it is a forum to get the nations of the world around a single table. Naturally, it is not possible to drive clear consensus in such situations. So it is difficult to criticize it because of inaction or slowness. I doubt there is a silver bullet to that particular problem.\n\nTo think the UN can resolve major issues facing the world today is niaive. At the end of the day that will fall on the shoulders of the larger nations. What it cannot do is get in the way. It must ensure dialogue is flowing and that diplomatic solutions are pursued to global issues. However once these grind to a halt or fail, it must excuse itself from the proceedings.
527944
Yes, prostitution should absolutely be legalized; let local governments decide if they want it or not and handle it either through ordinances or zoning laws.  Same thing with drugs - decriminalization or outright legalization would allow governments to raise revenues that could be spent on treatments and public health action, and would take away a source of more violent criminal activity that supports these illegal trades.  There's no reason these things should be illegal, and every reason they should be legalized.
703930
No, and if we have any objections, ie humanitarian or otherwise, they should be handled in a CIVILIZED manner...ie. diplomatically with pressure from the UN...right now it's a joke because it's been undermined and not taken seriously because other forces seem to think they have all the authority...so no one respects their power...and the danger is every country starts doing whatever it wants...which is threatening to the entire world population and much more dangerous than what is happening in one little, be it pathetic, little country.\n\nTHe middle east IS MIDDLE AGE and always will be...their ways will never change because their religion is what keeps them living the way they do...so who cares...let them live however they choose...but where we went wrong is letting other religions change OUR religious rights in our own country.  They should be tolerated but we shouldn't have to shrink back from what we believe either, but we have no right to go to their country and demand they change to our way of life, just to ensure that there is no abuse of people...that much is just plain intolerable and no religion should or would condone that...that is a man made rule to terrorize and control.
779840
It's hard to do so, I do believe that there are many responsible countries out there that are really trying, but not every country is a responsible one, some counties are ruled by selfish rulers who's only concern is power that they can acquire for them selves. I think it best if counties are ruled by governments that allow their citizens to have a voice, when we can get the world on board with that I think we might have a chance.
558857
Your idea is great. I would love it. You can practically go anywhere in your own country !! Cool. Plus think of it, no cross border terrorism, no wars, no nothing. We wolud be living in a peaceful world. Most of the evils in this world are due to difference in any two countries. One is more developed then other this and that. Though your idea is pretty good, I am afraid that what you say beholds true! Indeed, Human greed for power and wealth will not make it possible in first place cause everyone in the political field today, atleast the president's of today's countries will want to be the supreme of this new country and there will be conflicts. And Secondly, even if it takes place, the developed will develop more while poor will become poorer as the competetio will increase far more than ever. That is a brilliant idea. But do no feel sad, you can still dream about it tonight because I know, I will. I definately will.\nSo Long. Keep thinkin of more of such ideas. Bye
1177071
I think UNO should deploy troops in all trouble counties in Africa.\nWorld Bank should keep an independent watch dog to investigate the money which is used for development of those countries.No financial help should be provided to military rulers.\nHuman Rights representatives should be present in all the countries and should report to media and UNO of all the violation.\nThen I think the things will gradually improve.
393661
I didn't see any reports about Sudan by either George Clooney, Lisa Ling, or Oprah Winfrey, but the Islamist genocide and the fact that Osama has vowed to send members of Al-Qaida to protect the government if we protect the people has further cemented my belief that radical Islam is the cause of the problem, as it is in Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, the Palestinian territories, Thailand, the Philippines, and other hot spots in the Muslim world, not to mention parts of the west where Fifth-Columnist Jihadists advocate war against the west, like in the USA, UK, and Continental Europe. In this case I say we should do the same thing in Sudan that we're doing in Iraq -- Overthrow the regime and kill any terrorists who try to take over!
374759
I think they should be stopped my force! they are no different from terrorists. \n\nEvery other country obides by the laws set by the UN so why shouldn't they
334727
pissed off has a point this is what our president is doing.  first if i was president i would focus more of my attension on what is going on in this country, and less of what is going on in other country.  i would work on lowering gas prices back down to 1.00 a gal.  like it used to be.  i would do this by having treatys not war with other countries.  If the countries leader was a dictator like sadam then i would aproach the un about putting a stop to his term and electing another official who could do the job better.  not war.  if people were killed in mass genocide then i would focus 10% of tax money on catching the dirty critter.  maybe buy a supply of viagra to spray over the country were said criminal is and wait for the little dik heds to pop up.  i would make it to were not only poverty income level has asistance with medical bills but everyone would would be covered.  i would pass a law to were if someone under the adult age did something wrong enough to be arrested they would spend jail time without there parents coming and bailing them out maybe they wouldnt do it again,  and after the time served there record would be fresh so they have a chance of getting a job when they become adults.  i would visit schools and try to set a positive example of leadership so the next generation of presidents would be good god fearing leaders instead of all knowing dictators.  i could go on and on, about what i would do.  but just know i would think less about myself and other countries and more about the people i am presiding for
167923
What do you mean abolished? All civilized countried abolished it long time ago... \nAny idea of abolishing dp because it's cheaper to lock someone for life is quite cinical, it was abolished on humanitarian grounds and it's irreversibility (yes, some juridical systems are humble enought to admit they might make a misstake)
1020062
I think it's a good idea also, but many of the people blocking legislation for it are against it for moral grounds.  If it's legalized, then the government is saying that it's okay and so forth.  There are places in the US where it's legalized, and you know what?  Those places aren't dying of moral blah blah blah. :)\n\nPeople are going to do it anyway.  Might as well make it safer for both parties.
632897
Personally, I would like to see our troops BURN IT ALL, so those little countries go back to the dark ages where they obviously belong.\n\nI would rather burn CRAP in my car than to let these countries think we NEED them.
825998
I think the idea of the UN matches exactly how it handles major problems (genocide in action).  Its a great idea that some intellects with great ideas for humanity discuss with great passion and get together and chat about how to make things better.  But, then you hand them a decision that requires the violence to matched in order to be humane and they can't do it.  Easier to sit on the side lines and Monday morning quarterback than to strap one on and put it on the line.\n\nSo, what are the good for?  Nothing we shoudl request they relocate to Paris.