Reply #20: I don't "have all the answers," nor is that a reasonable expectation... [View All]

[mike_c]

...or prerequisite for citizen participation in government. I have expectations-- in this instance I expect my government to respect international law and cease the commission of crimes against humanity with all possible dispatch. I elect representatives and executives and charge them with safeguarding and executing my interests-- those who fail to measure up to that standard don't receive my support.

The response "if you don't like Clark's plan then submit your own" is ludicrous and childish. I don not like Clark's "plan." I expect better from my government than the continuance of war crimes. The proper response and the realistic response is to throw my support to candidates or potential candidates who better represent my interests, and to work for the defeat of those who do not represent what I regard as the best interests of my country.