The news out of Belgrade today is enraging. In the wake of Kosovo declaring its independence from Serbia and the recognition of such by the US-and several other countries, thousands of Serbians took to the streets of Belgrade to demonstrate against our embassy. Not only that, but our embassy (which was closed) was overrun, offices set on fire and one person (apparently a protestor) was caught in the flames and killed. At this point, our government has expressed outrage at the incident and the inadequate security that allowed the incident to happen.
Frankly, I don't care a whit about Kosovo or Serbia. However, I am sick and tired of this anti-American crap and the sacking of our embassies. It is high time that the American government take strong steps in response. Here is what I would do if I were president:
An immediate break in diplomatic relations with Serbia.
An immediate stop to all foreign aid to Serbia-if we are giving any.
As for the situation between Serbia and Kosovo, which may very well lead to war, this should be left to our European "allies" to deal with. No more American military lives should be placed in harm's way for what is a European problem. We can furnish certain kinds of aid-but no military personnel. In the last Balkan War under the Clinton Administration, we took the military lead. No more. If war results between the Serbs and Kosovars, let the Europeans deal with it-or ignore it. (Yes, I know the Russians are the Serbs' biggest ally, but it is a European problem. Let them resolve it.)
It is high time that the US tell the world that if they don't like us-fine. We can live without them.
Gary, I totally agree with you. How's that?
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