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the USA started grumbling that it pays larger than its fair share of the UN bill (its something like 30% of the total cost each year) a few years ago. other countries dont pay their bills. so the USA decided why should they. To add insult to injury- many UN members leave their cars parked all over NYC- causing traffic and using up spots that are not designated for parking. In the process, they have run up collectively hundreds of millions of dollars in parking tickets. They are not obligated to pay these due to diplomatic immunity but it is good form to pay them. Its kind of like rubbing someone's nose in it. So this all bothered the legislators who were against foreign aid from the start. they look at it like these other nations are not greatful for the assistence.
my personal view is we should pay the bill and then criticize others- not monkey see, monkey do.
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All the best,
Jerry
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