Many of the people who mingle in the affairs of other countries do so because they feel that they are responsible or are the most capable persons to make things better. The great irony of good intentions is that good intentions don’t necessarily result in good works or positive results. Even Zadie Smith writes with a pang of bitterness when Captain Charlie Durham “was not satisfied with simply taking [young Ambrosia Bowden’s] maidenhood. He had to TEACH her something as well” (p. 295). Even though Durham had made promises “that their secret child would be the cleverest Negro boy in Jamaica” (p. 296). Projects are begun and promises are made that are meant to educate and improve Ambrosia’s life, however Durham suddenly disappears. He has turned his attention abroad to attend other matters more than three months. He abandons Ambrosia. Our involvement in the Middle East right now is a huge issue. When the U.S. had first jumped in, we felt like it was our responsibility to take charge and form an authority. Originally, we had concerns for our own security but once we were there, we started mingling with the affairs and involving ourselves deeper and deeper. Today, we’re at a stalemate. The next president will be key in deciding further involving ourselves or simply pulling out would be better.
~La Neu
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