Bobert: check out the Oil for Food program in Iraq prior to the invasion. That should be enough proof that the UN. and particularly it's leadership, is ineffective and corrupt.

The West Ginny newspapers haven't carried news of the UN personnel sent to Africa to help the people are guilty of sexually harrassing them (even children!)

Yep, sounds like a steller organization to me.

Dianavan: no I don't think the U.S. should rule the world, and I don't think the U. S. is trying or has tried to rule the world. And I frankly don't give a damn what the rest of the world thinks about the U. S. When the rest of the world gets in trouble, though, where do they turn to for help? Canada? Not likely. Do I think the U. S. is superior to any other country? No, but I do think it is the best place to live in the world, and if many others didn't think so, why do we have such a huge problem trying to keep those who would enter the country illegally out? Does Canada have a similar problem? (other than those trying to escape from their military responsibilities)? I don't think so.

DougR

DougR