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9. There are a lot of sad stories in the world

Reply to marym625 (Reply #5)

Mon Apr 20, 2015, 09:42 AM

Apr 2015

Tons of them. And the US helps when needed. A great example is Ebola. But there are also too many problems for the US to solve.

This is a problem for the meditaranian countries (Italy, France, Greece, and to some degree Spain and Turkey). They have the ships, personnel, money, and interest to deal with it. My question for you is why can't it be left to them?

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Should the US help Save These People? - Italy, Migrants, and Libya - some things to consider [View all] JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 OP

absolutely, without a doubt, two things marym625 Apr 2015 #1

I updated my title to reflect the question as you suggested JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #2

I hope it helps marym625 Apr 2015 #4

Why can't Europe handle its own problems? Renew Deal Apr 2015 #3

This is a worldwide problem marym625 Apr 2015 #5

There are a lot of sad stories in the world Renew Deal Apr 2015 #9

Why can't we help? marym625 Apr 2015 #11

We can help and let the Europeans lead. Renew Deal Apr 2015 #13

Like in Ukraine? Octafish Apr 2015 #6

Ukraine is another good example Renew Deal Apr 2015 #10

They make money off war. Octafish Apr 2015 #12

I think there are people there that DO want handle it JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #7

It's a tough situation, but if Italy and France want to turn everyone back, what should the US do? Renew Deal Apr 2015 #14

No we can't - force the Europeans to help these people JustAnotherGen Apr 2015 #15

Certainly. As with all refugees, they are fleeing war, oppression and starvation. We care. pampango Apr 2015 #8