On 7/3/03 3:54, in article 59o7gvkgut9r7510ilb6n50t8j4kna4bgg@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.
> 
> Nobody ran a chit by me.

Nobody asked you if the US should fund a Navy, either.