http://www.nytimes.com/2011/12/29/world/middleeast/us-military-sales-to-iraq-raise-concerns.html?pagewanted=all
In this article it talks about how Obama agreed and actually did sell 11 billion dollars worth of weapons to Iraq. He did it even though everyone was very susupicous of Iraqs intentions. Before the sales were made the president of Iraq was supposed to agree to something that would limit the size of his army and turn it into a sectarian force. In the article it also states how most of the advisors and politicians were against the sale because of how corrupt they are, and what they have done in the past.
I find it terrible that even our own president allows the sale of weapons to possible hostile countrires towards U.S. Even if he says it is for their own protection. That is how it always starts but eventually after they feel like they are safe enough and they have gotten what they want they will attack us. Or at least I am assuming. Also I don't see why we would ever need to send them 11 billion dollars worth like why couldn't it have just been 1 million or something? And I'm sure thats why Obama agreed to it in the first place was because of the money. It's kindof sad it seems like money runs the whole world. Which I suppose it does..
I agree with you on we should not be giving weapons to countries like Iraq. Even if they limit the army the weapons could end up in the hands of terrorist that are not affiliated with the government. I think that the UN should be able to vote on whether we sell weapons to corrupt nations. This would prevent countries from selling weapons for a profit and keep everyone safe from weapons falling into the wrong hands, I assume.
ReplyDeleteI agree, it makes me nervous that we are selling weapons to people that could possibly use them against us in the future. Yeah 11 billion seems like a lot, i find that almost unnecessary!
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