Not practical in every case, though good allies help support American goals around the world.
It is important to be respected around the world?
Again, you can't make everybody treat your government and business representives with polite cooperation, but there are definite advantages to pursuing that goal.
It is important to be seen as honorable by other nations?
Yes. Simply, yes. You can argue this if you wish--I think the Patriot Act still allows you that priviledge. But I think the effort necessary to form an argument against it would be better spent trying to grow up.
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The American Image
Date: 2004-09-09 09:41 pm (UTC)Not practical in every case, though good allies help support American goals around the world.
It is important to be respected around the world?
Again, you can't make everybody treat your government and business representives with polite cooperation, but there are definite advantages to pursuing that goal.
It is important to be seen as honorable by other nations?
Yes. Simply, yes. You can argue this if you wish--I think the Patriot Act still allows you that priviledge. But I think the effort necessary to form an argument against it would be better spent trying to grow up.