Do we really want to be associated with an organization like the UN?

The continual degeneration of the UN over the past decade as finally reduced it to an organization I do not believe we should be associated with. Sure, if we want to sit in on it's deliberation, fine. But, to give it credence as a viable world body is foolishness.

In recent history (the past year) there are 3 instances I will point you to for your review. The most recent was part of today's daily dozen. It involves the explotiation of young girls in the Congo by UN troops. Why the hell would we support an organization that allows this? And, a quick reading of the article implies that this is a known and ongoing problem that the UN seems unable or unwilling to correct.

Second, the Oil for Food scandal. A quick Google search of the topic reveals thousands of sources for your reading pleasure. The bottom line is that at a minimum it appears that over 23 Billion dollars were stolen from the Iraqi people and distributed to companies dealing with the UN in the Oil for Food program. I strongly suggest that the first act of the new Iraqi government be to sue the UN to get this money returned to them.

And, finally, how does the UN impact the US soldier? During my 21 years of military service, both regular and National Guard, my oath was to support and defend the Constitution of the United States, not the UN. Yet, when Michael New refused to wear the blue beret of the UN, we was Court Martialed.

Folks, we need to get a serious handle on what our relationship with the UN should be. I, for one, think their world headquarters would look much better on some street of Paris and our annual dues would be much better spent on the war on terror.