[Miss Marple]

No, it is not about feeling self-righteous. I am no better than anyone else when it comes to wanting my tax money spent wisely, and I do not want to reward terrorist thugs and murderous dictators.

Two points: I KNOW that the liberals will never like us. But to allow the "let 'em all starve" comments flood this thread gives the liberals AMMUNITION in getting people to side with them. Why give them ammunition with which to shoot us?

Secondly, I think there is a way to help starving people without either getting militarily involved as in Somalia OR by letting the dictators and their thugs pocket the cash. If those were our only two options, I would probably not be very supportive.

However, this administration has consistently used innovative methods to accomplish their goals. I expect them to do the same in this situation.

[weikel]

As long as Mugabe is their they will starve no matter how much food you send. If you want to help them find a way to kill Mugabe and his buddies.

[freeeee]

If those were our only two options, I would probably not be very supportive.

Maybe you could elaborate on this third option you allude to.