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Well, I'd be happy to solve the problem by cutting off U.S. aid. If people don't think we should "throw money" at problems, I think we should oblige. Also, we'll stop allowing our troops to be used for anything but American missions, and we'll provide no supplies to anyone. I don't think Americans are looking to be put on a pedestal, but rather a simple "thanks" every now and then, or even the discontinuation of international spite.
As for the attack on the UN post, I imagine there will be much more to come of this.
Regarding Hezbollah, I still place my support behind Israel, in defending itself. I do feel bad that Lebanon got in the way, but after the continued failing of UN policy and weak Lebanese government, this is to be expected. If you cannot use your governmental and military authority to keep terrorists from controlling your country, you have little right to call upon that authority when asking Israel to pack up and go home. The situation for Israel is this: They can oblige the Lebanese, and stop the bombing and incursion, thus failing to defend themselves and allowing Israeli citizens to be killed. The second option would be to continue with the mission, eventually destroying their attackers, but with civilian Lebanese casualties as a by product. Naturally, I understand Israel's choice. As defender of their land, they must value their own citizens' lives more than those of a foreign country being controlled by a terrorist organization. This is another issue I have a problem with, involving the UN. They often portray international life as equal to everyone. Although that is a nice politically correct notion, it simply cannot be true in a world of nation-states. In a conflict such as the one Israel is involved in, I would easily say I value American life more than the opposition. That is a prime component of war, which unfortunately the world no longer has the stomach for. Of course, I am pleased at the world's distaste for death and destruction, however, when that distaste interferes with what must be done, that becomes a problem.
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