08-17-2003, 01:00 PM
Hi,
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/08/17/internat.../17LIBE.html?th
Makes for interesting reading. If enough nations are willing to give up some or all of their sovereignty for mutual assistance, are we on the way to greater peace and security? It sorta worked for thirteen states a couple of centuries ago, and the EU seems to be moving that way.
Or is this just a way for a third world nation to make the rest of the world pay for its problems?
I'm really of two minds on this issue, can't decide if this is good or bad. But the funny thing is that I put myself to sleep with Kipling last night, and two that I read were White Man's Burden and Dane-geld. I feel like one applies, but which? Or is it just too early for coherent thought? :)
--Pete
http://www.nytimes.com/2003/08/17/internat.../17LIBE.html?th
Makes for interesting reading. If enough nations are willing to give up some or all of their sovereignty for mutual assistance, are we on the way to greater peace and security? It sorta worked for thirteen states a couple of centuries ago, and the EU seems to be moving that way.
Or is this just a way for a third world nation to make the rest of the world pay for its problems?
I'm really of two minds on this issue, can't decide if this is good or bad. But the funny thing is that I put myself to sleep with Kipling last night, and two that I read were White Man's Burden and Dane-geld. I feel like one applies, but which? Or is it just too early for coherent thought? :)
--Pete
How big was the aquarium in Noah's ark?