| The United States government decided to go to war against Saddam, not the citizens.
Yes, it is true that some citizens agree with the decision and yes, it is true some don't.
France and Germany's governments decided not to support the war against Saddam, not the citizens.
Yes, it is true that some citizens agree with the decision and yes, it is true that some don't.
Where in any of this, did any 'citizens' have any say in what their governments decided to do, regarding this war? Last time I looked, I sure as hell didn't. I don't recall ever receiving anything in the mail, telling me that my opinion was needed and necessary "Regarding Possible War Against Saddam' and that I needed to respond ASAP, because they need to move forward in their plans and they couldn't do it without me...
Why are we citizens of these countries opposing each other so much? When it comes right down to it, no matter how any of us feel, we didn't get to decide.
Just remember, when you decide to boycott a whole country and their goods, you are hurting every 'citizen' within that country, 'even those who happen to share your opinion'. Sure it won't be felt, at least not in short term, but who knows what a possible long term boycott could bring.
Can't we all act just a bit bigger than our governments? | |
