Bush Holds Off on Help for Liberia When Logic and Humanity Demand Action by US : "NEW YORK--'If war is forced upon us,' Bush once proclaimed, 'we will liberate the people of Iraq (news - web sites) from a cruel and violent dictator.' Now Liberia, a nation founded by former American slaves and whose Constitution, flag, language and civil administration are modeled on those of the United States, is deteriorating as a bloody civil war devolves into total anarchy. Close to a thousand civilians have died, caught in the crossfire between government and rebel forces, during the last few days alone. Here is Bush's stirring message of hope for the miserable people of Liberia: 'We continue to monitor the situation very closely.'
...Taking a stance which defies common decency and common sense, we're now stiff-arming people who are literally dying for our help--while forcing ourselves on others who are willing to die to avoid our presence. Apparently, whether or not Bush "liberates" you has nothing to do with how badly your country needs liberation."
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