well I just can't resist, democratic socialist that I be.
In my Opinion (what one thinks; belief not so strong as knowledge; judgment) :
I respectfully suggest that the reason that Britain & Australia are still standing beside the USA is because the British Commonwealth has been where the USA is today: holding a view of a situation that others in the world fail to see or relate to. (WWII)
Britain has been in that situation itself. In fact, the country was at great risk until other countries woke up and saw the writing on the wall.
The situation today, although mostly different players in the same 'lead' roles, is so spooky.
The German role is now Iraq
The British role is now USA
The Japanese role is now N. Korea.
Not sure who is the USA role from WWII.
All the other usual players are sitting ostriches like they were before.
To me, the N.Korea war is the most uncertain. A catalyst perhaps in an uncertain outcome?
It matters to me not who has bailed who out more than someone else. To me, that is not the point. To me the point is people (the world) not seeing what is right in their faces.
I doubt that Britain nor Australia would blindly 'follow' anyone into a negative situation without some kind of firm proof.
Still the thought of war, any kind, for any reason pains me deeply.
But it does not pain me so much that I will ignore the facts of the matter (as presented or what we are 'allowed' to know) .
I desire for my children to reach maturity in this world under optimum conditions.
I just want them to live. And if that is only to happen based on the outcome of going 'to war' , then so be it.
I just want them to experience life. But life on equal terms with the rest of society in the world.
Respectfully yours,
Susan
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