WHY DOES THE USA THINK IT HAS THE RIGHT TO TELL OTHER COUNTRIES WHAT TO DO, AND HOW TO LIVE?
210476
I am a Viet Nam veteran, serving with the First Cavalry Division in  the Central Highlands.  When I was there, in 1966-67, I supported what we were doing.  After I got home and studied the situation and what was happening in Viet Nam my mind was changed.  After Robert MacNamera apologized for the lies that got us into that war, I knew the US was wrong for going into the Nam.  The Domino Theory was a big fat lie.  We lost the war and I didn't see the whole area turning communist.  In fact Cambodia is a free nation know.  Viet Nam only wanted to be free from foreign domination which they finally achieved.  The US doesn't have the right to tell other countries what to do and how to live, but in todays world, might makes right so we interfer where we shouldn't
402197
Amnesty International has outlined the innate rights of all human beings and works for those rights around the world.\n\nThey have a "Bill of Rights" of sorts - the Universal Declaration of Human Rights - http://web.amnesty.org/pages/aboutai-udhr-eng\n\nBut their are no absolute global laws which every nation MUST follow.  We have the UN which is organized to try and work for these things, but it is ultimately up to each government to respect the human rights of it's people.  For example Bush worked his way around the Geneva Convention laws through legal "loop holes" and wiggling his way out of proper behavior, so government Officials get away with crimes often unless the worlds population works to see that justice is done (epically watch their own leaders).
189444
HAHA! Why would the U.S. Government care about that? They're too busy going over seas, causing trouble and letting everyone else over here suffer from their stupid decisions.
662977
The United States of America do doubt about it.
277098
they have a right to. not every country can afford to put its nose in another country's internal affairs, influence or thwart it n get away like butter still being hailed has a hero.
628198
Americans from the USA tend to think that they are to be served by everyone else in the world. They have been taught from birth they are the best and only country in the world that is worth living in. Most of them, not all, talk down to others from other countries. They are very ignorant when it comes to knowledge of other countries because they do not want to learn about them.\n\nHow do I know this? I am an American and have lived in and visited in and have seen first hand what most of them do. I currently live in Canada, a great country and in many ways better than the USA especially when it comes to being friendly.\n\nDoes the answer above give you a clue? That shows you how ignorant many of them are...the answers below show you the same...I am sorry that Americans think they are the only ones who do anything for others around the world they aren't and those from other countries soon learn that Americans are giving up their freedoms more and more every day...I am sorry all of you but it is the truth...travel outside of the USA sometimes and observe!
581912
America is one of the few industialized countries that does not have free education for its citizens.  Other nations feel, as do I, that education is a fundamental right...not a privilege.  Other nations understand how empowering education is and how, without education, the general populace sinks into despair that often translates in joblessness.  People in extreme poverty, with no way to meet their needs, often resort to non-peaceful methods to express rage when their needs are continuously denied, generation after generation.  And who wants to be around ignorant people?  They do stupid things like support people who support war.
84856
That is an excellent question! When ever I complain about the USA people say "love it or leave" I tell them that I would rather fix it. Instead of trying to change Americas laws, which they are doing in large numbers in American cities right now, they need to focus on there own country. Go to any V.A. hospital or elderly home and you will see who really needs social service.
308506
governments all over the world usually brag about having things under control, and when things turn out wrong they find excuses\nwhy would the American one be any different?
29537
Everyone in the US has the same rights. There are laws that govern who can be married. Even Canada will not let family members marry. \n\nJust because there isn't a law permitting something doesn't me the US isn't the land of the free.
593148
This is a very difficult question.  Yes, every country has the right to nukes, it is only fair.  However, that being said, every country having nukes is going to lead to an apocolyptic war, so it is in the interest of the entire world to limit the proliferation of nuclear weapons.
479857
i think it is stupid and irresponsible.  The US is the only country in history ever to use an atomic weapon, and on civilian targets, what right do we have to dictate who can or cannot have nuclear weapons?
640551
I think us Americans are described as "ugly Americans" because many (but not all) of us assume that our nation is superior to all others and that our culture should be imposed on others' wherever we go.  This is just stupid.  To my knowledge, there is no other nation that is so self-righteous.  President Bush has no right to turn Iraq into a democracy.  Only the Iraqi people have the right to decide this.  So many people say they are "proud to be an American", but I don't believe it is a thing deserving of pride anymore.  Yes, we have many freedoms that so many other countries don't have, but does that include the right to dictate policies to other nations?
675180
Some wise guys once said-\n"That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness."\n\nIn other words, it is our duty to revolt against oppression and dictators and ensure our constitution represents the needs of the people.\n\nIt was the founding fathers of the United States who wrote these words into the Declaration of Independence and they apply just as much today as 200 years ago.\n\nThe only problem is many people are scared because of the all the "don't go there, its treason" clauses inserted by law makers ever since to stop reform.\n\nTime is up. America needs change.\n\nhttp://united-america.org
524010
We are a freedom loving nation that was founded on morals and uses that base to help the rest of the world out of problems. The government is strong and is decided by its people. We have resolved many conflicts around the world without them escalating and give billions of dollars and aid to almost any country that asks for it. My short answer, based on those facts, is yes, The United States of America is the greatest country on earth and I am proud to live and serve such a nation.
209317
Wow i would never have thought someone would think that could be a good thing.\nThe USA CAN INDEED conqueur the world\nwho would stop them? they have the most efficient deadly military in the world... the most advanced weapons... they know all the secrets of the world and beyond our planet that we do not... their allies go far beyond what we think we know. World leaders are all of the same bread.. they dont care what the world is called all those power hungry assholes care about is having us all on a leash. Im happy that in the middle east at least SOME PEOPLE are fighting for freedom. \nIt fkn pisses me off to think that people encourage the war that is going to lead to our demise and continue to send their children and themselves to fight for a force that doesnt give a shit about you or anyone you know.\n\nWHY would you want to be slaves?\nThe day people everywhere begin to see that being a good thing is the exact same day we forfeit all our rights.... you might as well just kill urself if ur going to be that fkn stupid.. let the rest of us who want a decent world for the future of man take care of things
669855
Because we want to feel like we have power over the entire world...we just do it in a more politically sound way. I think that any country that wants em should have em...they are just trying to protect themselves from us. Our governments argument is that countries like Iran cannot be trusted because of the things that they have done in thier past and the way they have treated thier people...but look at our past....Where are the Native Americans again??? oh yeah and Slaves?? and Civil war...we are just Hypocrites