Veritas: "As far as Israel, the U.S. has an obligation to help that country to be able to defend itself due to its unique history and its isolated location as the lone Jewish state in a sea of Arab hostility." That explanation lacks real substance. Why don't we protect Christians being slaughtered all over Africa by muslims? Answer: Africa has no oil. That explanation lacks real substance. Why don't we protect Christians being slaughtered all over Africa by muslims? Answer: Africa has no oil.
Africa has oil, diamonds, platinum, and all sorts of important and valuable resources. The continent is slowly becoming more engaged with the outside world, but with massive corruption, political problems, tribal conflicts, etc., development has been and will continue to be slow. This current administration has probably done more for the continent than any other (leading the Darfur efforts, introducing the AIDS proposal, etc.).
We are in the ME for two reasons: oil and Israel.
The fact is, we've been involved with the Jewish state from its conception through today. For us to stop assisting it would mean its eventual destruction at the hands of Arabs and various other anti-Semites. As far as us helping it by getting out of the U.N., I don't see the connection. We run interference for them many times when the anti-Semites introduce their condemnations and proposals against Israel. Us getting out and them staying in would not be good; both of us getting out and telling the world to take a flying leap would be good.
"For us to stop assisting it would mean its eventual destruction at the hands of Arabs and various other anti-Semites. As far as us helping it by getting out of the U.N., I don't see the connection."
Did you read that link I posted?
The UN is the one telling Israel not to build a fence. The UN is the body passing all these "resolutions" against Israel. All of this fuels the anti-Israel fire.
You're saying that Israel can't take care of itself?
Frankly, I think Israel is more capable and able at this time than we are.