Sunday, June 08, 2014
9-11, a lost opportunity
The Sept. 11 tragedy and subsequent events in Afghanistan have afforded the United States and unusual opportunity for markedly reducing poverty, hunger, ignorance, and violence throughout the world. Because of Sept. 11, an unprecedented degree of sympathy and support have been offered from allies and old enemies alike, and new coalitions have been formed. The current display of our military muscle, albeit inflicted upon one of the poorest nations on earth, has garnered us respect, if not outright fear. This respect and fear could act as a deterrent to future conflicts.
This is a unique opportunity to promote peace and good will by forming international coalitions to redistribute the world’s wealth with increased humanitarian aid and greatly reduced military aid. If, however, our leaders become fixated on revenge and continued military action, an opportunity will have been squandered, and the legacy of the Sept. 11 victims will be greatly diminished.
Published in Boston Globe Dec 21, 2001
This is a unique opportunity to promote peace and good will by forming international coalitions to redistribute the world’s wealth with increased humanitarian aid and greatly reduced military aid. If, however, our leaders become fixated on revenge and continued military action, an opportunity will have been squandered, and the legacy of the Sept. 11 victims will be greatly diminished.
Published in Boston Globe Dec 21, 2001
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