In a message dated 11/13/2005 1:44:14 P.M. Central Standard Time, judithevans1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx writes: Eac>>>Here is an update on the abuses by the UN's Blue Helmets *ALL* UN Blue Helmets? HI, Yes, *exactly* my point when confronted with this sort of news and the additional "The US needs to get out of the UN". Absolutely not all! (and probably not even *most*--perhaps not even *some* but actually *few*) Just like in the US military it is not *all* or *most* or (probably) not even *some* but *few*. Which is why the argument that our military is completely wacko and running around in speedos as the reason for us getting out of Iraq is what I find counter-productive for the reasons why *I* think we ought to get out of Iraq and why I could not explain my reasons to Others who might be able to push more forcefully than I were I to use that as an argument/explanation. Thanks for noticing and picking up on the point! Best, Marlena in Missouri