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With the elimination of enemy forces in Iraq and the reconstruction phase going into it's birth stage, the Bush mission statement after September 11th of freedom to many peoples and the bringing of justice to terrorist nations is starting to be seen. With military operations now completed in Afghanistan and Iraq, it's time we shift the looking glass to the troubled nation of Liberia.
Now Liberia, has all the earmarks of Somalia is also a troubled nation with rebel groups battling for control of the capital and it has a warlord/dictator as it's ruler: Charles Taylor who has also been indicted for U.N War Crimes in Sierra Leone. Liberia's capital Monrovia and it's surrounding territories is currently besieged by a rebel group hoping to unseat Charles Taylor by themselves. Days ago, mortar fire shook the two U.S embassies and buildings in Liberia. Many Liberians believe a peacekeeping force could have averted the carnage on Monday July 21st - when mortars shook the capital in one of the bloodiest days of fighting in three years of civil war. Of course a peacekeeping force is currently in the works and the nation once again leading the effort is us.... The United States of America.
As of right now of course, Liberia's most populous city and capital Monrovia is also going through a food shortage because of the prolonged war. Aid groups like the Red Cross are going in there to help with the hunger problems within the city. As of July 23rd, Wednesday; the Rebel groups declared a cease-fire in their attempt for democracy to rearm and regroup and allow Aid groups into the country. It's been reported that U.S Ships with more than 3000 troops are on the way to await orders in case they are to go in as a neutral peacekeeping force. As of right now, there is no order within the country, there's looting, shooting going on everywhere again just like Somalia. Of course, the rebel group wants Charles Taylor out, and that's the main goal that the United States and members of the U.N are working towards. Some say that a peacekeeping force could help hamper out a peace agreement between all parties involved, and most experts say that'd be great for a nation which has been in civil war for the past 16 years.
Now, here's my take; Yes, we should go into Liberia as a neutral peacekeeping force. Like Somalia, there's no order there, residents are even searching for food and water and the capital is still in ruins ever since the early 1980s civil war which continues until today. Thankfully, several nations like South Africa, the U.S and Morocco have planned to send troops to restore order and law to the country. I hear most people on TV say that Liberia holds no military or business interest and that's the reason why we shouldnt go in, they're dead wrong. We didnt go to war in Korea for special interest; we fought for the democracy and freedom of the South Koreans, We didnt go to war in Vietnam for special interest; we fought for democracy, and we didnt go to war in Iraq for oil; we liberated a people and unseated a tyrant, it shows in the smiling faces of the Iraqis which celebrated in the Baghdad Streets that April Day. It would be a great gift to many here at home, and people around the world if we can restore food and water and unseat another tyrant this time in Liberia it would also be a great for President Bush who has recently stepped up his assistance of the problems in Africa including AIDS. There's my two cents on the subject and that's my view.
Now Liberia, has all the earmarks of Somalia is also a troubled nation with rebel groups battling for control of the capital and it has a warlord/dictator as it's ruler: Charles Taylor who has also been indicted for U.N War Crimes in Sierra Leone. Liberia's capital Monrovia and it's surrounding territories is currently besieged by a rebel group hoping to unseat Charles Taylor by themselves. Days ago, mortar fire shook the two U.S embassies and buildings in Liberia. Many Liberians believe a peacekeeping force could have averted the carnage on Monday July 21st - when mortars shook the capital in one of the bloodiest days of fighting in three years of civil war. Of course a peacekeeping force is currently in the works and the nation once again leading the effort is us.... The United States of America.
As of right now of course, Liberia's most populous city and capital Monrovia is also going through a food shortage because of the prolonged war. Aid groups like the Red Cross are going in there to help with the hunger problems within the city. As of July 23rd, Wednesday; the Rebel groups declared a cease-fire in their attempt for democracy to rearm and regroup and allow Aid groups into the country. It's been reported that U.S Ships with more than 3000 troops are on the way to await orders in case they are to go in as a neutral peacekeeping force. As of right now, there is no order within the country, there's looting, shooting going on everywhere again just like Somalia. Of course, the rebel group wants Charles Taylor out, and that's the main goal that the United States and members of the U.N are working towards. Some say that a peacekeeping force could help hamper out a peace agreement between all parties involved, and most experts say that'd be great for a nation which has been in civil war for the past 16 years.
Now, here's my take; Yes, we should go into Liberia as a neutral peacekeeping force. Like Somalia, there's no order there, residents are even searching for food and water and the capital is still in ruins ever since the early 1980s civil war which continues until today. Thankfully, several nations like South Africa, the U.S and Morocco have planned to send troops to restore order and law to the country. I hear most people on TV say that Liberia holds no military or business interest and that's the reason why we shouldnt go in, they're dead wrong. We didnt go to war in Korea for special interest; we fought for the democracy and freedom of the South Koreans, We didnt go to war in Vietnam for special interest; we fought for democracy, and we didnt go to war in Iraq for oil; we liberated a people and unseated a tyrant, it shows in the smiling faces of the Iraqis which celebrated in the Baghdad Streets that April Day. It would be a great gift to many here at home, and people around the world if we can restore food and water and unseat another tyrant this time in Liberia it would also be a great for President Bush who has recently stepped up his assistance of the problems in Africa including AIDS. There's my two cents on the subject and that's my view.
