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

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