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/p> p> Not much that the sometimes kooky Tyrrell says ever passes my "laugh test."... (That is, can you say it out loud to someone without them laughing), but he's 100 percent right about the United Nations. While it is a noble thought, and truly inspiring that the greater nations like the U.S., the UK, Canada, Japan, Germany etc. will allow 2-bit dictatorships and failed nations to have a voice in the world, the failures of the UN have now become a blight on this good earth. Kofi Annan is a corrupted and ineffectual leader, ironically, from a corrupt and ineffectual continent. Syria, Iran, North Korea, Russia, China, Saudi Arabia, Egypt are just some examples of the pariah states that are allowed to have a voice in a world that they contribute nothing too. I'd love to see a Western Alliance created that included the strong democracies of the world. Having seen a bit of John Bolton in action, one hopes he can kick some butt, but with friends like China and Russia....Who needs enemies. br> -- Nathan Maskiell br> Melbourne, Australia /p> p> I believe it's time to declare the UN a failure and pull the plug. Every petty dictator in the world uses the UN to give themselves legitimacy and disproportionate influence in world affairs. Continuing to fund this corrupt anti-American organization is simply throwing good money at a lost cause. With the U.S. out, the UN would hopefully collapse in short order. br> -- Chris B. br> New Jersey /p> p> We should give serious thought to leaving the UN and at the least, moving it out of this country. It is anti-American and Mr. Tyrrell could write a book about its corruption. As a start we could consider enactment of legislation to limit the time that the UN can meet. A wise man once told me while I considered purchasing a race horse, "Don't buy anything that eats while you sleep." While in session, the UN eats away at our interests and wallet. Let's try to limit their sessions to two weeks every six months. The UN pols might like the proposal as they maneuver to keep the same pay. br> -- Howard Lohmuller br> Seabrook, Texas

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