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Should the UN control the world's military?

 

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Civilised countries have a military for self protection and for the assistance of other nations that need protection. In some cases they are used preemtively to protect our interests from extremist govenments, but if the majority of the world agreed to allow full control of their military to belong to the UN and effectively a global military, primarily in a peacekeeping role, whose purpose would be to ensure that rogue states comply also. Ultimately, the removal of the armies from government power raises the question about whether a govenrment can hang on to power without a military or if there would be endless internal coups, however good government won't need it and rogue elements that attempt an overthrow could be dealt with by the the UN. Would it work to unite us by removing the tool of conflict? Is there a 'down side'? What are your views and alternatives?

 


Topic Summary:
Topic raised by: wiseguy
Status: Open
Created on: 19/05/2008
Last update: 26/09/2008
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Total votes: 5
Views: 3
Reasons: 3
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A good idea but hard to convince the world
60.0% of voters support this view

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A good idea but hard to convince the world because Governments won't easily part with military control
60.0% of voters support this vote

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This is a ridiculous statement made from good intentions because Utopia Moment
20.0% of voters support this vote
1 votes | last update 26/09/2008 04:08:16 AM

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This is a ridiculous statement made from good intentions because Utopia Moment
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1 votes | last update 26/09/2008 04:08:16 AM


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   A good idea but hard to convince the world

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   This is a ridiculous statement made from good intentions

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   No, it's too risky

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