Gray Southern's letter, (21/1), lauding the qualities of the UN, raises a number of points, not to mention, eyebrows.
To claim that there has not been a world war for yonks, due to nations' 'cooperation”, would be seen by the more pragmatic among us as being rather largely due to an acute case of mutual terror of the nuclear variety.
The 'Africa Wars ; genocide, millions subjected to unspeakable horrors and deaths; the numbers alone placing this near holocaust on a par with any 'European” war.
Where were the UN 'Reasoners?”
Was it because it was 'Only Africa?”
Perhaps the most glaring example of the UN's tunnel vision is standing by while Israel blatantly, forcibly occupies and permanently moves settlers into Palestinian territory vowing that they are there to stay.
The Israelies' arrogance, backed by their reliance on the USA's backing in the UN, is creating a time bomb, which leads one to ponder the outcome if other Arab states, including Iran perfect or purchase, the ultimate weapon.
So; time for the UN wafflers to start earning their enormous salaries, not to mention perks.
Frank Smead, Mt Maunganui.