Powayseller, you are putting words in my mouth again. I do recall making a comment about the poor women of Afghanistan and their plight but I am quite certain that I never said that we should invade Iraq to save women from rape. —HS, here is your chance to jump in on my behalf.
As for helping other countries, including those in Africa, the United States has provided a significant amount to assistance both in people and money. As an example, we tried to stabilize Somalia and help the people of that country. Do you remember Mogadishu? Brave Americans lost their lives on those streets. Clinton quickly withdrew because of pressure from Americans just like you. Somalia is still a terrible mess, a mess we did not create but tried to alleviate.
