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Angela
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USA as world police force
October 5, 2011 - 06:24 AM
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Do you blame the USA for being the world's police force?
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Re: USA as world police force
April 27, 2012 - 06:07 PM
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anjue wrote:
Do you blame the USA for being the world's police force?
The concept of a global police force is one that is understood by most Britons as, during the time of the Empire, it was accepted that Britain, with its huge navy in control of the world's oceans, took on that role.
The world was a far simpler place then, though, and as Britain had the resources already at its disposal, and an oceanic hegemony to boot, the role was quite straightforward and fairly manageable.
But times change.
As the US is now the world's only genuine global military superpower, the mantle seems to have passed to them by default. A couple of thoughts on this arise:
Firstly, and most importantly, the question of consent. For any form of policing to be effective, it must be done with the consent of the community to which it applies. "Policing with the consent of the people" is another concept which is well understood by the British people.
If any part of the global community does not want to be "policed" by the US, then it will be impossible for them to be effective. Sure, they could impose themselves, but this would only lead to resistance. The ineveitable outcome of that would be conflict, not only with the criminal elements they sought to combat, but also with the people they believed they were protecting.
To be a global policeman, you must have global consent. I'd invite suggestions from the group as to how that could possibly be achieved.
Secondly: Does the USA really WANT to be a global peacemaker in a purely altruistic sense, or would they see that role as more of a political / military advantage, to be exploited in terms of influence, power and resource acquisition..?
America may not necessarily use a large global military presence for altruistic purposes, They may just use it to serve more imperialist aims.
Thirdly; Who pays..? Does the American taxpayer want the burden of paying for global policing..? At the present time, the war in Afghanistan is costing the US people $5billion a week. That is a crippling amount of money in any language.
How much would a "global police force" cost....... and who would foot the bill..?
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Re: USA as world police force
April 30, 2012 - 11:05 PM
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The U.S. assumed the role of policeman of the world, and competed with the Soviet Union for that role, following World War II.
Now, however, Americans are divided about that, and in conflict. And even those who are against religious military industrial imperialism, are somewhat confused about America's rightful role.
I personally like the view expressed in an article titled Neo-Imperialism.
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Jennifer
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Re: USA as world police force
May 7, 2012 - 07:45 PM
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abbarighton wrote:
The U.S. assumed the role of policeman of the world, and competed with the Soviet Union for that role, following World War II.
Now, however, Americans are divided about that, and in conflict. And even those who are against religious military industrial imperialism, are somewhat confused about America's rightful role.
I personally like the view expressed in an article titled Neo-Imperialism.
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May I ask you, please: Who gave the USA the authority to be the "global policeman"...? I didn't vote for it, that's for sure.
What do you think when some countries resent or reject what they see as American interference in their local affairs..?
Does the American taxpayer enjoy footing the bill for this role.?
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Farhad
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Re: USA as world police force
May 10, 2012 - 12:15 PM
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It is for years that UN is supposed to represent the international community for global issues. If ever, an international police is needed, UN could be the police.
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