Importing and exporting goods is one of the most critical issues of foreign policy. Considering how popular imported toys from China are in the United States, this Christmas season would definitely not be over without marking the 2008 American presidential. After presidential candidate Biden, Obama has decided to point the finger at China over the safety of its manufactured toys. And once again, Obama has made the legitimate difference in leadership jeopardizing his credentials as a leader.
From the war in Iraq to a potential war in Iran and now the importation of toys from China, Obama has been only been showing his not so popular but justified and strong judgment on issues that affect our lives as Americans. He may not be the most experienced character but he surely is showing that he can redefine "the politics as usual" format in Washington only by willing to go beyond the status quo. That is definition of a strong leader.
It is so unfortunate that we have so many introverted people who measure life up to their level or capacity of reflection. Thousands of words are being used to describe other candidates but only two-naive and inexperienced-, are used to describe Obama on any subject. That is so senseless. I may be wrong but I think it’s because everything now has to do with campaign war between Obama and Hillary.
It is a proven fact toys imported from China are not safe. Most of them are poisoned and the worst is that we do not have any effective inspection team at work to control them. The fact that they are well aware of the situations and not showing credible effort to solve, I think some action must be taken until we get our team at work and they get their act together.
Many people claimed that Obama's position on the issue is naive and inexperienced, only because that would affect the Chino-American business relation. How ridiculous! That man is a U.S. Senator who has sworn to serve and protect his country. He is only doing his job. He is talking about what the president should have considered a long time ago. He is talking about what the whole Congress should have been doing. He is doing what every father and mother should have been calling for.
Our kids are being poisoned. Are we trading our kids' lives over political agreement? Who has the duty to defend America, Obama or Qin Gang? Come on America. Over the past few years, members of Congress have demanded stricter enforcement of U.S. China goods but only to see the worst happening. It's time for an executive decision just like other countries have done to some U.S. products when we fail to meet their safety standards.
I am not supporting Obama but as a father, I thank him for his position on the issue. Hopefully, he will not stop defending our interests whether or not he wins the democratic nomination for the 2008. His idea is not popular. But let’s not forget how supportive we were of the war in Iraq. Is America safer today?
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Well written article.
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