Lost in Benghazi arguments: Significance of Obama, Romney and the First Amendment

As leftwingers attempt to deflect criticism of the administration of President Barack Obama on the Benghazi meltdown, rightwingers are having a field day arguing that the deaths of 4 Americans were unnecessary and could have been prevented.

Image: The US ReportWhat’s missing from both sides is an acknowledgement that Obama and Sec. of State Hillary Clinton opted to dilute the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution as the Benghazi narrative emerged.

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UN head condemns film, tramples free speech in U.S. leadership vacuum

Photo of UN headquarters: The UN websiteSadly, at a time when there’s an opportunity to message the whole world about the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, U.S. leadership has failed.

After what most believe to be a planned attack on a U.S. Consulate in Libya and U.S. interests continue to be attacked around the world, President Barack Obama has basically apologized to people who killed Americans because an amateur filmmaker made fun of their faith.

An attack on a U.S. embassy or consulate comprises an act of war.

The head of the UN, Ban ki-Moon condemned the film,  trampled free speech and again proved to the world he sees it through the single prism of one faith—Islam.

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With eye on domestic debt, US should cut UN funding

As debt for domestic programs grows, The US should consider cutting funds to the United Nations. This sprawling bureaucracy has become nothing more than a political mechanism interested in power and wealth redistribution.

Neil Stevens, in an article at Red State titled ‘It’s time to defund the United Nations,’ said, “In 2009 we were assessed 22% of the budget of the UN, and paid out slightly under 24% of what was collected, thanks to the Tax Equalization Fund system*. So in practice we paid about a quarter of the UN budget. Without us, the UN has to do some serious belt tightening.”

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North Korea’s rocket launch shows Japan hero, UN useless

North Korea launched a rocket Sunday morning as promised, and the renegade country’s decision elevated Japan to hero status but further highlighted the uselessness of the United Nations when it comes to dealing with rogue nations. The Japan Times (Apr. 5) said, “The missile, which Pyongyang claimed was carrying a satellite, blasted off from the Musudan-ri launch facility at 11:30 a.m. despite warnings from Tokyo and Washington that it would violate U.N. resolutions banning the North from ballistic activity. The Defense Ministry said the rocket's first booster fell into the Sea of Japan approximately 280 km [approx. 174 miles] west of Akita Prefecture at around 11:37 a.m.” It’s not hard to imagine what residents in one of America’s most important allied countries must have been thinking. Comments from a top Japanese blogger reflect justifiable frustration.

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