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Originally Posted by Coleman
You can't go into places like Somalia to give food and aid with the current government in place. Many times the government has just taken the food and oppressed the helpers. If we pour money into the UN we'll see it just gets magically "lost" in all of the paper work. There have been millions upon millions of dollars that have been lost in the UN's hands (most likely just taken by leaders). If it was more responsible, I'm sure the US gov't (hell, even celebrities) would be willing to help out via the UN route.
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I was referring to Somaliland.
...But regardless, I understand what you're saying - But that is not what I meant by peacekeeping. I'm not talking about just throwing money at them, we all realise that doesn't work. I'm talking about mobilising a "force" as friendly peacekeepers to help people by providing aid, and help rebuilding townships, working with the people to get things back on track.
It's like going to war except instead of shooting and bombing people you give them food, healthcare, help them build houses, mentor their government and get the country back on it's feet....It's also good how they won't shoot back at you and blow you up.
These are people that actually want help.
It seems odd to me that the U.S would go to the most stickiest situation possible merely trying to help people....And also doing it in such a way that it is a violent invasion - How do you expect people to respect the people that have come to "save" them if they've seen their friends and/or family killed by them.
You can only help people who want to be helped....Because you need to be able to work with them.