I suppose you people think that America is all innocent?
Take Iraq during the Gulf War. Did you know that about a week before it occured Iraq offered an uncondional withdraw, but America didn't listen? More than 250 000 Iraqis died from bombing, many of them civilian. But oh, you say then, weren't the weapons used high-tech, minimizing collateral damage (civilian death)? In fact, a senior Pentagon official admitted years later that only 7% of the weapons used were "smart", and some of them even dated back to WWII!
The military who died were mainly Kurds and Shi'as. These were the main opponents of Suddam Hussein, and were tricked. Remember Hussein's gassing of 6 000 kurds in front of Britain's Foreign Minister? And yet, a week later, Britain gave Iraq over $375 million worth of trade credits. And then there's the aftermath of the war. It was estimated by UNICEF and WFO (world food organisation) that more than 576 000 children died from starvation.
Then take East Timor. Britain and America supplied Hawk aircraft and other military equipment. Ever seen the film Death of a Nation ? Britain, America and other countries continued to supply weapons to Suharto, even during the peak of the massacre. It is estimated by the UN that 1/3 of the East Timor population died during the invasion by Indonesia. That means millions of people! Try watching the film Death of a Nation sometime.
Then take Cambodia. President Nixon secretly authorized the bombing of Cambodia. 2-3 times as many sorties were sent against Cambodia than against Japan during WWII! More than 7.5 million tons of bombs killing 2.5 million people. Horrifying. Ever seen the films Year Zero, Year One, Year Ten ?
Then take Nicaragua. America's CIA secretly trained thousands of Contra to terrorize the land, because it was a clear demonstration to nearby countries the power of regional nationalism at last succeeding to abolish pobreterria. This people's movement removed the tyrant Anastasio Somoza. During the period of power of the Sandistinas, by the people for the people, the number of babies who died was zero for one whole year. Unprecedented! The production and consumption of basic foods rose by 100%,thus eliminating serious malnutrition.
However, America just had to butt in, didn't they?!
Then take the Khmer Rouge and the Pol Pots. America and Britain continued to supply, equip and train these murderous groups, even though they were blacklisted by Amnesty International, UN, Redcross as some of the worst human rights abusers in history.
There are numerous other examples, try reading books such asDistant Voices & Hidden Agendas sometime.
Wake up, America!
