U.S. Set to Drop N. Korea From Blacklist
http://www.nytimes.com/aponline/washington/AP-US-Koreas-Nuclear.html?_r=1&hp&oref=slogin
Washington has decided to drop North Korea from the blacklist. This decision was taken after North Korea agreed all U.S nuclear inspections demands. This important step taken by the Bush administration was highly criticized by conservatives. As Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen says “By rewarding North Korea before the regime has carried out its commitments, we are encouraging this regime to continue its illicit nuclear program”. Even the Republican candidate McCain gave his opinion, as the article states he said, “he would not support the step unless it is clear North Korea will accept intrusive inspections of its nuclear sites”. Being dropped off from the blacklist was a big accomplishment by North Korea. However this will not bring instant benefits since it is still penalized under other programs.
Taking North Korea from the blacklist will undoubtedly lower the tension between the Asian country and America. Why not think of it as big step towards the acceptance of two different worlds, communism and democracy? By this action United States is not only remodeling its thoughts about the existence of a terrorist North Korea, but also its tolerance for a country with communist ideologies. In my opinion, in order to completely stop this tension, Washington should dialogue with those countries that are still in the blacklist and come with a mutual agreement. I wish Obama become the U.S President so he can dialogue with the presidents of the blacklist countries. That’s the only way we will be able to share our thoughts and bring harmony to the world.