Against the binary issue...

The purpose of this blog is mainly to discuss the binary issue with the genocide in Darfur. I find it so hard not to be biased towards this dilemma. I generally feel that any remotely compassionate human being should have sympathy for these people and want to help. The main issue this site faces is whether or not the US should help. Some believe that just have a economic incentive to help this country because they are not providing their abundant oil resources to us (http://www.engdahl.oilgeopolitics.net/Geopolitics___Eurasia/Oil_in_Africa/oil_in_africa.html.) Others argue that we can not just sit around while millions are being moved out of their homes or murdered. But I feel you must look into other nations helping as well...not just the US.
I feel as the world power we do have an obligation to aide this unfortunate region. But, also I do feel that the responsibility should not only be in our hands. This is part of the reason why President Bush is refusing to go into Darfur alone ( http://coalitionfordarfur.blogspot.com/2007/07/darfur-us-wont-send-troops-alone-says.html.) Other countries should have this obligation as well as us. Most nations, with certain circumstances, have enough money to give to this cause instead of wasting it on more materialistic values. Of course, there are countries that can not participate because they need to be concerned with their own well-being. Other impoverished nations or third world, non-industrialized regions need to center their focus into surviving themselves. These countries are underdeveloped and need our help so we can not expect them to provide help to others (http://www.thirdworldtraveler.com/General/ThirdWorld_def.html.) I dont think that it is fair to expect them to contribute to the aide, as they need help themselves. But I am confused as to why people could argue that we dont have an obligation to end the atrocities going on in areas like Darfur and Rwanda. I see this argument as cold-hearted but maybe you can enlighten me with your opinions...

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