Martin, this post really puts all of your posts and the responses to
them in perspective.  Some people have values to which they are deeply
committed about making the world a better place by making positive
contributions to it, no matter how small and, yes, perhaps sometimes
efforts that prove to be futile (but not always so).  Others are either
too cyncical or self absorbed to care enough to actively commit
themselves and their energies to making a difference.  I think that the
future of the world lies with the former rather than the latter. Unless
there is clear evidence of a willingness to change, responding to the
nit-picking of the latter serves no purpose other than diverting time
and energies from positive contributions that can be made.  Choose your
camp and good luck to you.  Dan Koenig

Martin William Smith wrote:

> Dan Koenig writes:
> > Martin, what have you done to bring about a redesign of the UN
> > and/or an elimination of the Security Council veto?  I'd like to
> > know because perhaps I might be interested in joining you in your
> > campaign.
>
> I haven't done anything yet, other than voice my opinion here.
>
> Some people seem to think it is shameful to admit they aren't doing
> anything or haven't done anything.  I'm not burdened with that
> problem.  I haven't done anything.
>
> martin