I'm always amazed at how the US loves to give money to the third world for education, presumably to try and ease third world poverty or something.
It's a wonder to me that while the US has such high and noble goals when it comes to achieving aducational outcomes in Nigeria, it can't even attain its own standards in the US when it's closer to the problem.
But then there's an argument also to be made for trying to identify and address problems wherever you find them, even if you don't find the ones in your own backyard. Take for instance Spain launching its own war crimes investigation against Isreali activity in 2002 ( http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1082932.html )
Is it valid to argue that Spain should ignore allegations of war crimes committed by Israel, and instead focus on solving its own domestic problems with ETA and Basque seperatists?
Or is it better to say that on balance, its actions against Israel are still valid and reasonable, regardless of what you may believe about Spain's ability to handle domestic issues?
Israelis might argue that Spain is being hypocritical and is violating Israel's sovereignty and presenting a possible conflict of jurisdiction.
Palestinians might argue that Spain should be encouraged to pursue the case.
I'm always amazed at how the US loves to give money to the third world for education, presumably to try and ease third world poverty or something.
It's a wonder to me that while the US has such high and noble goals when it comes to achieving aducational outcomes in Nigeria, it can't even attain its own standards in the US when it's closer to the problem.
But then there's an argument also to be made for trying to identify and address problems wherever you find them, even if you don't find the ones in your own backyard. Take for instance Spain launching its own war crimes investigation against Isreali activity in 2002 ( http://www.haaretz.com/hasen/spages/1082932.html )
Is it valid to argue that Spain should ignore allegations of war crimes committed by Israel, and instead focus on solving its own domestic problems with ETA and Basque seperatists?
Or is it better to say that on balance, its actions against Israel are still valid and reasonable, regardless of what you may believe about Spain's ability to handle domestic issues?
Israelis might argue that Spain is being hypocritical and is violating Israel's sovereignty and presenting a possible conflict of jurisdiction.
Palestinians might argue that Spain should be encouraged to pursue the case.
Which course of action will most benefit mankind?