Friday, March 19, 2010
They Choose to Destroy Their Freedom
I believe that if any of the Middle Eastern countries legitimately elected authoritarianism through the democratic process then they have all right in doing so, and the US should leave themselves out of it. I believe that if that the authority in this dictatorship government is just and keeps people's human rights protected, and if the people want it, then it should be allowed. If the authority is displaying unjust ways of doing things, then of course the US should step in and fight against it. I don't particularly know how the US might do so in the situation of the people electing a dictator who is evil in his ways. Should the US step in to a country that wants to be beaten? This kind of thing probably won't ever happen on our planet, considering I don't think anyone likes losing their human rights...but what if? How would you stop a large group of people who WANT to be run by an evil dictator? Should the US step in? Well, I believe that the US should definitely step in if that newly elected dictator was trying to cause harm to those who don't deserve it. An opportunity the US might have today is in Iran. Specifically with dictator Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. If the US did not stand and fight for democracy, then their might not be another country who would. If we let such a thing happen around the world, it might grow and eventually effect America. If the dictator wasn't causing anyone harm to who didn't elect him then would that really be wrong? Is that really a dictatorship? This actually seems very unlikely, but if the case ever presented itself, I might just say let it be. This way the people and/or neighboring countries learn a lesson on basic human principles and rights. This is a case of the greater good. Also, dictatorships never work out, so this government will not last anyways. We could just monitor them until it collapses, and then once it has go in and explain why it collapsed. This might be the only part that the US has to play in this story. It all depends on how that dictator runs his government. Obviously if democracy is the reason for something to happen then it was done with a just cause in that the people chose it. However, if democracy chooses to destroy itself...then so be it.
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I really enjoyed reading your blog. I think that you brought out many good points that deserve a closer inspection by people and Americans in particular. I’d have to say that I agree with you on many things that you said. I too feel that if the middle east decided to have an authoritarian government, as crazy as it may sound to many of us, they have the complete right to do so. It is not the place of the United States to dictate as to what other countries would like to have for themselves. I think America should be careful not to try and be the world police, but I see how it would be easy to act or be seen in that light, being that we are a world superpower. But then again, being that we are a world superpower, we should be able and willing to help other nations when the time comes for it. Like you said, if a dictator was doing harm to the people of the country, it would be wise for the U.S to help out in the most diplomatic way possible. But the bottom line is, you can’t force a person to do anything.
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