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Show OUR BUSINESS IS TO PROTECT OUR INTERESTS Some of the distrust that appears ap-pears in various parts of the United Unit-ed States, in regards to a postwar post-war policy of collaboration with other nations, is due to a misunderstanding misund-erstanding as to the purpose of our particpation in the war. Contrary to the opinion of some people this nation is engaged in war for the sole purpose of defending de-fending the United States. We went into the conflict only when attacked and in self-defense. If the United States participates partici-pates in any scheme of world organization, or-ganization, after peace comes, it should be for the same reason: the protection of the United States. We have nothing to do with a reordering of the world through a form of super-government. It seems to us that if the people of this nation thoroughly understand under-stand that the argument for collaboration col-laboration is based exclusively upon up-on the interests of this nation they will be willing to make a joint contribution and assume joint risks. Our people, who now doubt the wisdom of cooperation with other nations, should be instructed, very plainly, in the purposes behind collective security and other activities activ-ities of a joint nature with other powers. The only purpose should be the protection of the rights and liberties of the people of the United Unit-ed States. It is easy to understand why some folks object to a crusade to establish prosperity in fa r-off lands or the use of armed strength to force the four freedoms, or any others, upon half -barbaric and under-prepared peoples. The fact is they should support intelligent cooperation with other nations to set up a world order that can keep the peace. This shouia appeal to their self-interest. It provides compensation for the contribution that we make in the new order that, we hope, will prevent further wars. |