>>>I really don't know. It is a pity that the UN doesn't have the power to enforce resolutions, and, of course, the resolutions are supposed to be enforced.
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>>All it takes is one of the permanent members to veto any action. The UN is the only "democratic" entity where majority votes do not pass. I would settle for two-thirds majority instead of a simple majority requirement to pass resolutions.
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>The country that has used the veto more than any other is the US.
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>Do you believe that the US should lose the right to veto any resolution ?
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>At the current time, the US & GB look like they may have a struggle to get a majority to agree to a 2nd resolution authorising war passed, so there would be no use of a veto, in that event would you agree that the US should not go to war ? If it fails to get the resolution, isn't "going it alone" tantamount to a veto on that resolution.
Len;
Please do not fall off of your chair as the following is meant as a joke.
Only the United States should have the right of veto at the United Nations. The reason is simple: We know what we are doing and what we do is best for the world. :)
Tom
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