I still dont see why Japan needs a perminant seat on the security council, they dont even have an army officially.

I guess germany has done more to deserve a seat, plus they really made ammends for the war i think.

India might aswell get a seat.

Im not sure about brazil, they never go beyond their borders, send peacekeepers or anything, as far as i know :S, and until they seriously crack down on random destruction of the rainforest, an important ecosystem that belongs to the world, not just them, then they shouldnt get privilidges.

Saying that, America has never been very friendly towards saving the planet so we all get to continue to live, selfish *******s.

Until the UN becomes some sort of world government its always going to struggle, especially because it fritters away money resources and labour on so much wasteful projects.

I believe in the UN, but, as i said, i think they waste time and resources better spent elsewhere, and it generally reminds me of a stereotypical group of hippies, comming together to run some sort of bussiness, all loved up on hippy ladida uber-liberal ideals, and forgetting practical activities, and generally day-dreaming away, without bucking up, knuckling down, and sorting the UN out to become an efficient, highly motivated, active body of world diplomacy and leadership.

My personal opinion mind you, so i apologise if it conflicts with anyones opinions.