Though we, as U.S. citizens, like to believe that our government and it's actions portray us as a people interested in worldwide peace and equality, our actions overseas continue to be interpreted otherwise. We have serious image issues in N. Korea, Iraq, and Iran obviously, but also China, most of the Middle East, Russia, as well as Japan and even Britian. We have become, in world opinion, the "bully on the block" and have shown that we are more motivated by our own self-interests than bringing peace and resolution of conflict through diplomacy. I believe that our next president needs to place a very strong emphasis on diplomacy and bi-lateral discussion. If world opinion continues to slip, I believe we will face challenging times as we lose good-will from around the world and feel even more pressure economically, as well as from a lack of respect. Without the worlds respect, I fear we place our troops and citizens abroad in more danger from terrorism and financial hardship.
2007-01-28
04:24:22
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