In response to what happened in Darfur about the French non-profit organization, here is more information from the NY Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2007/10/27/world/africa/27chad.html?em&ex=.
Based on the newspaper article, and continuing from our class discussion, here are some questions:
-Even though this was considered a crime, in regard to the genocide, and if in fact the parents had agreed with the French non-profit organization, should they have continued with the operations anyway?
-What makes a good neighbor, especially in terms of genocide and this situation, and when do you think neighbors (any kind-countries, people, etc.) should intervene, even though what they would be doing would be considered a crime in order to help others?
-What would be some factors that would cause neighbors not to react?
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I think that in a time of genocide, any type of help should be allowed. The government of the country where the genocide is occurring is not going to want its people all deported, but sometimes measures like this are necessary. I think that in this case, the children should have been able to go through with the operations because this is only to help save lives. They should be grateful that these French families were willing to take these children in. I actually think that it is steps like these (which DIRECTLY help the people) that offer some type of solution. San Franciscans lobbying on the street can show that they don't support the genocide, but their protests don't do anything to directly help the people suffering.
In terms of being a good neighbor, this action taken here would most definitely have been beneficial. I think neighbors should be able to intervene at any time if they are going to help save lives. I know this would cause legal and political issues between two countries, but individuals' lives are more valuable.
Neighboring countries may be reluctant to act because they do not want to have bad relations with another country. They might be scared that if they interfere, they'll be punished in some other way later on.
I think I agree with Aileen. Help is needed to save lives. Genocide should be adapted for the betterment of all. People should open their minds for the future possibilities.
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