What do we allow Lieberia to become like Rwanda back in 1994? The lack of action in Rwanda was the reason why I left the Democrat Party years ago. One thing I will say about Bush Officials they have tried to include Africa at the world's table and not use it as a two bit photo ops as Bushwick Bill did. Sure Africa has it problems, but at least Bush Officials should be give credit for trying to help a nation in need, unlike Clinton who will stand by and allow 800,000 people to die needlessly.
I think the U.S. is in a slightly better position to help Liberia than Rwanda. We do have some national interests there, and so far, Liberia has not reached the level of mass genocide that occurred in Rwanda.
Clearly it's going to be a lower priority than several other foreign issues, and our resources are already stretched thin over Afghanistan, Iraq, the Middle East Road Map, the Koreas, etc. But if there is something we can do effectively that can improve the situation in Liberia, we should take action.
The U.S. should be actively involved in a diplomatic solution for the Liberian conflict. This involves removing Charles Taylor from his position as head of state ASAP, but I don't think military action will be required to accomplish that.