My (unofficial) slogan is "Advocating change in a globalized world,” and it means exactly that. Not fighting the irresistible force of globalization, but embracing it in all its aspects.Globalization doesn’t simply mean economic ties between all corners of the earth as a means to increase personal wealth, but international connections like the world has never seen. If we truly are to be global neighbors, than we must communicate with our neighbors and treat them as equals. Antiquated ideas about colonialism or economic advantages based on force cannot survive in such a world.
There are solutions, but they lie between opposing poles. Gathering together liberal-thinkers angry with contemporary imperial foreign policy perpetrated by their government will not provide an answer. Conversely, groups of religious right-wing hawks will equally fail to present workable solutions. There needs to be a unification of opposing ideas - not agreement that one is wrong and the other is right - but finding an answer in the middle. One side will never be able to impose their ideas on the other, and as such, compromise and negotiation is the best way to move forward.
Therefore, this international section hopes to engage people from all walks of life in intelligent discussion and conversation. The site endeavors to generate provocative questions and answers; and needs detailed explanations of what logical basis views are held. I will opine, and I will offend. Yet I attempt to make no accusations that cannot be supported by fact. Opinions are valuable, but only if reasons are given. To simply voice your opinion without support is to ignore the power that the individual possesses. So voice your opinion. Disagree or agree. Have passion, anger and hope. But always say why.
Wil Robinson
International Political Will
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