Ironically, I visited the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum today.
A good point is raised: why did the U.S. and its Allies not act and end the most tragic event in the modern era?
It also forces me to think of how President Wilson turned away from the Armenian genocide and how President Clinton did the same with Rwanda.
Today, we face the challenge of Darfur. It seems the UN wanted to handle this, but have been overwhelmed. I am sure their will be outcry over why the U.S. was not involved more heavily in the future. Unfortunately, the world community is adverse to having a U.S. policing authority.
President Bush's quote, however, proves the incredible faith and resilience of the human spirit:
"I was most impressed that people in the face of horror and evil would not forsake their God. In the face of unspeakable crimes against humanity, brave souls — young and old — stood strong for what they believe."
http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/01/12/africa/ME-GEN-Israel-Bush-Holocaust.php?page=1
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