On 7/2/03 14:54, in article hga6gv49qigj8hfcohmna2d73i64ip6e96@4ax.com,
"Michael Cash" <mikecash@sunfield.ne.jp> wrote:

 
>> http://washingtontimes.com/world/20030701-115649-1264r.htm
>> 
>> "Many of those most opposed to the U.S.-led effort in Iraq now argue that
>> American participation is vital to the success of a proposed 5,000-strong
>> multinational peacekeeping mission to enforce a cease-fire. Among them are
>> U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan, leading European powers ? including
>> France ? and the editorial page of the New York Times."
> 
> Why does a country with 6% of the world's population pay 22% of the
> UN's expenses?

Because said country agreed to do so.