Should there be a World Police Force and should the USA be a major part of it?

Winterblues

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Thu May-28-09 09:42 AM
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Should there be a World Police Force and should the USA be a major part of it?

I know we have UN and NATO but neither are really much of a Police Force especially if the USA is not involved. Should there be International Laws that are Enforced by a World Police? Without such a recognized authority what right does the USA or any other country have to intercept shipping traffic to inspect for anything. To me it would be an act of war if some "country" boarded our ships on the high seas and inspected it's cargo. I suppose we could call piracy an act of war if we declared "war" on pirates, but why should we have the ability to board ships and pirates don't?

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HopeHoops

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Thu May-28-09 09:47 AM
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1. INTERPOL serves the purpose quite well.

As for pirates, that should be left to the coordinated efforts of the various navies.

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NYC_SKP

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Thu May-28-09 09:47 AM
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2. NO. The solution to these problems should not be another, bigger, problem.

We can scarcely manage to protect our rights from local, then state, then federal level police.

The last thing I want is one more, even larger, police force to worry about.

Our existing customs agents, border patrols, coast guards, etc., just need more support and a clearer mission.

And global industries can go to hell and protect themselves in international waters.

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newfie11

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Thu May-28-09 09:53 AM
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5. Well said!!!

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arcadian

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Thu May-28-09 09:48 AM
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3. How about a World Clown Troupe?

Seltzer and creme pies would be in the arsenal.

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NYC_SKP

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Thu May-28-09 09:55 AM
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6. And they travel around 2 dozen per tiny car??

I love it! :P

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Maru Kitteh

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Thu May-28-09 09:50 AM
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4. I thought we already did that?

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peekaloo

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Thu May-28-09 09:56 AM
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7. .

FUCK YEAH!

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T Wolf

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Thu May-28-09 09:58 AM
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8. The US should not be allowed anywhere near an international police force - except as perps under

investigation or arrest. At least, not until we show that we respect and will honor international laws (e.g., torture, etc.).

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Bucky

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Thu May-28-09 10:00 AM
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9. America.... FUCK YEAH!

We already have a world police force... Team America.

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Xithras

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Thu May-28-09 10:22 AM
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10. Quis custodiet ipsos custodes? n/t

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