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...what does this mean, that we want to stop naked ((Iraqi)) aggression? Does this mean that the United States will indeed become the policeman of the world...
Well, gentlemen, which is it? The Democrats first complain that it is hypocritical to oppose injustice x but tolerate injustice y. Then they complain that the U.S. has turned into the world's policeman. How can it be otherwise? If stopping one injustice morally commits us to stopping all injustice, what does that make the U.S. if not the world's policeman...
After considering the possible implications of Bush's rhetoric, we must consider whether his concept of a new world order is desirable, or even feasible. Do we really want to be the world's policeman? Is it always in our national interest to intervene liberally in the international arena...
...answer to both questions is an unequivocal no. Even if the United States had the economic power to assume the role of deliverer of freedom and democracy, aspiring to the role of world policeman would be ultimately counterproductive...
...will provide a better link to the community?" Walsh says. "A commissioner from Minnesota or California or a policeman who has matured through the ranks and who knows the Cambridge community from experience...