I think the U.N. is a grand idea. Perhaps one of the best ideas to come out of the 20th. It has a history of greatness.
The problem comes in more recently. Political correctness, infighting, corruption, and national selfishness have all but crippled the institution.
Forty years ago, if the U.N. stood together, and said "This far. No further." The target of that warning would know beyond shadow of doubt what the consequences would be for failure to respond. Now a U.N. mandated time table is a joke. Sadly, this is once instance where the word literally is actually applicable.
I believe the league is still capable of greatness, but it is far from on the right track. Corruption has to be ripped from its halls, or the decay will continue.
Do I think we should leave? No. It would be foolish of us to walk away from a world body like that. As a founding member, we have Veto authority over the council. Our national agenda will never be threatened by it. Sad to say, but why would anybody ever leave something like that? Even if it gets driven into the ground, we never have to fear it as long as we hold that seat.
I believe as the primary contributor of both monies and force, the U.S. should exhibit a stronger leadership role in the U.N.. The corrupt will stir the pot and call us bullies, but hard times call for hard men and women. I would like to see the U.S. step back up to the plate again (Which I believe we have been slowing doing) and truly lead from the front.
Our nation, the U.S. has a history of inspiration. We should remember and choose to move forward.
