A Simple Truth
Let me pose a fundamental question that I never read or hear asked: Why is it that the U.S., Great Britain, France and other "first-world countries" feel that they have the right to dictate terms and conditions of behavior to the rest of the world? The basic premise seems to be that they know what is best for the rest of the planet, which is made up of evil and stupid people that can't be trusted to act responsibly on their own. The problem is that nations, like individuals, dislike to be told what to do constantly, and so this is hardly a reasonable way to conduct oneself in the international community.
Take, for example, the question of nuclear weapons. There are a few countries that have them, in spite of what the rest of the world thinks of it. But, those same nations have taken the position that they have the right to decide who else can have them, vetoing any effort on their part to acquire atomic material , even for peaceful purposes, forcing them to explain their actions and to submit to inspections of all kinds.
Now, the truth of the matter is that, in the 65-year old history of the atomic age, only one country has used atomic weapons. But, would that country accept to be told what to do with its atomic arsenal or consent to inspections by people from other nations? Of course not.
This is just one example of the inequality that breeds so much ill feeling towards the United States and some European nations around the world. As long as the white man of the northern hemisphere keeps treating the dark man of the southern hemisphere as inferior and only fit to obey him in all aspects of life, there will never be peace.
Take, for example, the question of nuclear weapons. There are a few countries that have them, in spite of what the rest of the world thinks of it. But, those same nations have taken the position that they have the right to decide who else can have them, vetoing any effort on their part to acquire atomic material , even for peaceful purposes, forcing them to explain their actions and to submit to inspections of all kinds.
Now, the truth of the matter is that, in the 65-year old history of the atomic age, only one country has used atomic weapons. But, would that country accept to be told what to do with its atomic arsenal or consent to inspections by people from other nations? Of course not.
This is just one example of the inequality that breeds so much ill feeling towards the United States and some European nations around the world. As long as the white man of the northern hemisphere keeps treating the dark man of the southern hemisphere as inferior and only fit to obey him in all aspects of life, there will never be peace.
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