Re: American-Russian Arms Pact -- Politics and Society in Russia and its Neighbors

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Date Posted: 21:20:45 02/12/02 Tue
Author: Bill
Subject: Re: American-Russian Arms Pact
In reply to: Patrick 's message, "American-Russian Arms Pact" on 22:52:08 02/06/02 Wed

Hey Patrick,
I'm gonna have to take issue with a couple of the things you said here. First off, it sounds like you doubt the possibility that the military could ever think in a logical way with regard to foreign policy. It all comes down to a difference in philosophy really. You do not believe in a policy of force whereas i do, so as you can see, from my perspective the military is indeed quite logic. I think that it's easy for people to forget the reality of international relations and of human nature for that matter when they live under the constant safety provided by a strong military. The world is an ugly place and relationships between countries are always defined before, during, or after conflicts. Everybody blames the U.S. for not being so eager to join the international community for example. I would suggest that if Germany, France or Russia were the world power they would have the same apprehension. A pact to reduce arms looks great on paper and sounds great to all peace loving people (and don't get me wrong peace is preferable to war) but fails to accomplish any true shifts in power. I don't blame the g-ment officials for resisting at all. Say you were a cop and you were holding a another man at gun point, for instance. Would it make sense to give him your gun and trust that he, an old enemy, would treat you better than you treated him? It would be dangerous to assume that Russia and the U.S. are the best of friends when the warheads of both nations are still programmed to destroy eachother. While i do appreciate your opinion i just think we differ in philosophy and ask that you view it from my perspective and maybe help me find the flaws within it.
Later on,
Bill

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