Hey Bart!
Why is this conflict the responsibility of the French and the US?
Why don't the other African nations step in and quell this murderous rampage?
Why don't the Argentines, Mexican's, Canadians, Laplanders, Russians, Iranians, Turks, Germans, Chinese, Koreans and all the other "peace" loving nations rise up and clean up this s*&t hole of country?
How is the USA to blame for the abominable behavior of the scummy tribes of human beings that seem to inhabit most of "great" African continent?
The UN represents ALL those other countries you mentioned......... and I agree with you.
As far as the French are concerned, THEY were the ones that publically said/volunteered to take the lead in this. I think they were/are trying to show their 'influence' and continuing power in Africa. I don't know their reasons.
But I think our contribution to fighting aids in Africa is good, and we can continue to do humanitarian things. But I don't think the USA should be the one to put out all the fires - just ones that threaten us. And yes, ALL the other countries in Africa should be involved. And the French can work with their buddies, the Germans and whoever else, to provide troops.
Basically, I agree with your post.