Syria conflict: 'Chemical attacks kill hundreds'

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Originally Posted by Jimbuna

Very true and one of the main reasons the UN lacks credibility in the eyes of such a large portion of the world.

I would separate the UNSC from the UNGA. The UN does a lot of good work, quietly and effectively around the world. The UNSC.... well not so much.

But the UNSC came into existence like a bastard child -- half improvised, half compromised. Unfortunately, the UNSC is probably the best form of organization that could be reasonably expected to work under the circumstances.

All members of the UNSC are equal... just that five of them are a little more equal than the others.

Personally, I have no problem with the P5. It is the P5 veto rule that I object to.