Wrong. My parents were very strict but never hit me. There are many ways to skin a cat.Evil people murder pacifists and non-pacifists alike.Maybe if we celebrated pacifists like we do soldiers we'd need fewer soldiers.True, but when done properly, sanctions CAN work. Not always, and not in all cases, but they do work. The problem with most sanctions is that one of two things (or both) happen:The sanctions weren't working ...he bribed just about every U.N. official there was and the U.N. weapons inspections were a joke....everyone always ignores what was actually happening over there when 9/11 happened....
In my opinion, for sanctions to work, one must achieve two things:
- Sanctions are not fully implemented on a broad (near global) scale, whether through bribes, non-participating nations, or other means.
- Sanctions are not "tough" enough.
If these two objectives are not met, the sanctions will not, indeed, cannot work.
- Sanctions must be implemented that target specific areas that will place maximum pressure on the leadership.
- Sanctions must be adopted by all, or very nearly all, trade partners, and potential trade partners.
Not likely....evil people simply murder pacifists.......
Yes....I agree....but non pacifist good guys are the only ones who can actually stop evil people......right?