Jason Cormier wrote:
> On 7/3/03 10:02, in article be1d18$6ct3$1@ID-105084.news.dfncis.de,
> "Kevin Gowen" <kgowenNOSPAM@myfastmail.com> 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.
>>>> 
>>>> Therefore, if the county currently paying 22% of the UN's expenses
>>>> decides that enough is enough, and their share should be lower (say
>>>> 6%), that would be perfectably acceptable?
>>> 
>>> Please refer to Kevin's correction to my post.
>>> 
>>> I would favor Sepponia pulling out of the UN and kicking the
>>> organization out of the country, except for one little thing.
>> 
>> I have good news for you about that one little thing. But first, I
>> have to address Jason's statement.
>> 
>> I suppose that Jason's statement is true
> 
> Yes.

I see that you are an avid reader of Maureen Dowd's column.

-- 
Kevin Gowen
"When I'm president, we'll do executive orders to overcome any wrong
thing the Supreme Court does tomorrow or any other day." Dick Gephardt
(D-MO), presidential candidate