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Well I'm pretty sure that Iraq was at first PROTECTING itself from America. The American forces weren't there to be friendly and mingle with the population. They were there specifically to topple the government and they brought that about by mass force. Of course this is going to face resistance (although it wasn't too significant). So comparing invasion to immigration is just a rediculous notion, these soldiers from a foreign nation were coming to topple the government and inforce it's will upon the invaded nation, that's war. (Read: NOT IMMIGRATION or INDIVIDUALS ON VACATION or whatever nonsensical terms you have)
Anyways, to target the question about Saudi Arabia and China. This isn't JUST about human rights. You have to weigh your options of course.
First both nations are FAR away from America and pose no risk to America. Not true about the Confederate States of America, they were RIGHT nextdoor and USED to be part of your own nation. They not only pose a risk by proximity but also politically.
Second, I am under the impression that the Confederate States attacked America. (correct if I am wrong we don't learn American history here in Canada )
Lastly, what goes on in their culture is their business. Just because you secede from a nation doesn't mean you are no longer part of their culture or society.
It's like if my child misbehaves I can punish them however I can't punish your child. If my child moves out and misbehaves I can STILL punish them however, I can't punish your child. --There are of course situations where punishing someone elses child may be ok I guess, as long as it's not violently.
So in short I would say that if any other nation presented a threat to the societal values of America or any other nation directly or that another nation was commiting gross human rights violations then yes, another nation can step in and lay down the law. Why doesn't this happen? In a lot of cases, it's just not worth it while the violations are occurring and it's not until we look back that we think 'gee, we should have done something there.'
Anyways, to target the question about Saudi Arabia and China. This isn't JUST about human rights. You have to weigh your options of course.
First both nations are FAR away from America and pose no risk to America. Not true about the Confederate States of America, they were RIGHT nextdoor and USED to be part of your own nation. They not only pose a risk by proximity but also politically.
Second, I am under the impression that the Confederate States attacked America. (correct if I am wrong we don't learn American history here in Canada )
Lastly, what goes on in their culture is their business. Just because you secede from a nation doesn't mean you are no longer part of their culture or society.
It's like if my child misbehaves I can punish them however I can't punish your child. If my child moves out and misbehaves I can STILL punish them however, I can't punish your child. --There are of course situations where punishing someone elses child may be ok I guess, as long as it's not violently.
So in short I would say that if any other nation presented a threat to the societal values of America or any other nation directly or that another nation was commiting gross human rights violations then yes, another nation can step in and lay down the law. Why doesn't this happen? In a lot of cases, it's just not worth it while the violations are occurring and it's not until we look back that we think 'gee, we should have done something there.'