Troops To Darfur

American Voices • civil rights • foreign affairs • africa • ISSUE 42•20 • May 17, 2006

The United Nations is being called on to send peacekeeping forces to keep peace and prevent the genocide in Darfur. What do you think?

“Seems like a clear-cut case of favoritism to me. Isn't Kofi Annan from some place in Africa, too?”
Ellie Jurgenson –
Manicurist
“Tough to see this glass as half-full but, with all the strife on that continent, another "Live Aid" is a real possibility.”
Kevin Macon –
Beer Vendor
“I will lose all respect for the Sudanese refugees if they fail to ask tough questions about the food-for-oil scandal before accepting aid.”
Bran Jefferson –
Line Cook

More American Voices

Childhood ADHD Linked To Obesity Later In Life

A study found that 41 percent of males who were diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in elementary school were classified as obese at age ...

Apple Dodged Billions In Taxes

Apple CEO Tim Cook was questioned by lawmakers today, following a congressional report that showed how the company used a complex web of offshore subsidiaries ...

American Consumers Happiest Since 2007

Americans’ confidence in the U.S. economy reached its highest level since July 2007, according to the latest reading of a leading consumer sentiment index.