Words

  Last week Marco Rubio, a U.S. politician, said something I took great offense to. He said, and I quote..."We can't solve the world's problems, but there are very few problems in the world that can be solved without America." 

  The arrogance is what got me angry. As if the rest of the world can't do anything without the almighty United States involvement. That's the impression he gave. Whether he meant to or not. And it's not as if the U.S. has the greatest of reputations at the moment.

  When you say things like that the world reacts. Some good some bad. But countries, people and various groups use these words to incite hate towards you. They take your arrogance and use it against you. Consequences.

  What I think bothered me the most is the fact that the U.S. picks and chooses who and what are important. We can all agree that children being gassed in Syria are important. Don't make it sound as if you are the only country doing anything because you bombed an airfield. Many others are on the ground giving humanitarian aid and trying to lessen the hardship these people are going through. And if these children are important why aren't all the children in refugee camps as important?

  Politicians make policy. They try to, and in some cases do, make a difference. The world is listening Mr. Rubio. You cannot take back your words once spoken.

  When you speak without thinking about the implications, you can do more harm than good. 

  Ang