What should be done with a government brainwash its own citizens and try influence other nations?
138075
I think the international community should impose high tariffs or boycotts of exports coming from a brainwashing controlled government.  The U.S. response to its 'addicition to oil' by searching for alternate fuels will be very interesting to see as it develops since it addresses three problems: compromising American values for a much needed commodity, a solution to the dwindling supply of oil, and maybe most important, reducing cash flow to hostile governments.  \n\nThis method of reducing the cash flow to a brainwashing government may not change a government outright, but it will make clear to the government and its people that their practice of controlling its citizens is viewed as wrong and violates some established human rights.  This can strengthen some internal attempts at coups against the brainwashing government, but may not be a very strong approach to the problem.\n\nThe most extreme way to do so may be a regime change as seen in Iraq.  Whether or not that is the best way cannot be determined just yet.  Only history will tell.\n\nAs far as what individuals under a brainwashing government can do, they can spark a social movement with literature.  Something that displays the acts of the government that are condemnable.  Controversial literature always seems to be unstoppable.  It may take a long time for the idea to catch on, since it will undoubltedly be secretly read and talked about, or it may spread like wild fire, depending on how effective it is at displaying a better way of life a citizen may attain.  But, over time it should change the thinking that has allowed the government to operate the way it has in the first place.  A poor economic condition of a country, made in part if the international community imposes tariffs or boycotts, may in fact fuel the citizen's dissatisfaction with the government, and possibly make them more open to different ideas of how their government should run.
240950
I think we should.  People would then move to where their ideas are held important and are tolerated.  The states that ended up most successful would become models for the others.  Also decentralization would help remove the imperialistic tendencies of the federal government and cause less world wide hatred.
117627
I would first make all americans realise that this great country build on solid christian foundations realise that we have gone astray from the biblical principals and the convictions of our founding fathers. I would call for a fast and ask the nation to rededicate itself to God and cleanse the nation of all ungodliness and get rid of all idolatory and sin and once again urge people to honour God and follow what God wants us to do.
116644
It is ironical that we try to give privacy to each citizen at their homes, but choose not to do so for other countries. I believe that unless the country in concern is impacting us or any other country, we should leave them to resolve their internal issues unless they ask us for help.
770745
Hey There pingavar, I have a question for you. Don't you think the government has enough control over the people? Have you ever heard the phrase "God helps those who help themselves" ? We are our brothers keepers and as such we should all help one another in each of our needs regardless of the beneficial return to our selves.          \nDid you know that all of the services that the government provides are paid for by our taxes? So, what is the problem with people helping people and leaving the government out of it and letting them do the job of running the country and defending our country. It won't hurt us to use some of our time and resources to help the less fortunate.  God Bless you, and check into the actual functioning of government before you try to lay every thing at their feet.
723366
No, if anything we should give the individual states more power to govern themselves. The federal governmnet already has too much power over the states as it is.
865490
No ... How can someone force democracy on someone else? If it's forced, then is it really a democracy? If there is ever to be democracy or peace over there, then they will have to resolve it themselves.
290918
Nah, let people deal with it themselfs and leave the government out of it.
655268
basically, yes.\n\nin many cases, it starts with parents brainwashing their kids.  (which should be illegal)...\n\nbut at some point, kids grow up and should learn to think for themselves, and take responsibility for their own ignorance and change it.
344270
attack by who? government or the people that they government claims.
93890
I don't really understand this question, but, I think if a country wants to be run by religion -- Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Scientology, Paganism, etc -- it should be. If the citizens don't like it, they should switch countries.
1007869
Good point. That's all they do. Brainwashing people specially young and naive. and they always use a form of religion to do that. Don't forget religion could be very dangerous.
1016681
When a nation is ruled by tyrranny and its citizens are powerless to choose their own destiny...it is the responsibility of civilized nations to set them free.
1104881
I might look at it from an angle that no one seems to think about anymore.  Instead of focusing on the rights of being a citizen, focus on the responsibilities of being a citizen. You know the whole "ask not what your country can do for you, rather ask what you can do for your country" thing.\nPeople always seem to want better healthcare, better schools, better roads, etc but don't seem to be willing to pay the extra taxes, or become active with the school system, or the hundreds of other things that can make a difference.
545814
I don't know that I would go so far as to say they would reach for imperialism, but it is true that governments will take advantage of the fear caused by terrorism to usurp some of the citizens rights.  We saw this after 911, and it will be a long time before it gets set right again.
928466
prolly for the same reason Americans have to deal with a bad government.  Because the citizens don't have the balls to stand up for their  rights and change it.
1181825
Goverments should do it. They are set by the people to take care of the people? Unless of course you live in America.