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Originally Posted by Bavarian
Your idea would make the greatest difference in the UN - I agree. The problem is that none of the so-called 5 "superpowers" would want to be "put down" to the same level as all other nations in a simple majority rule. And thus the UN would start breaking up. And without these superpowers, the UN wouldn't be capable of taking action. It's a fragile situation.
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They would not exactly be "put down" to the same level as the other nations. They would still be allowed to be perminant members of the Security Council. Since they are the most influential nations on the planet (both militarily and economically), they do deserve to have more influence. I think that being allowed to be perminant members of the security council is enough.
But you are right, they would refuse such a change. What most Americans do not realize, is that over the last 20 years, the United States has vetoed more Security Council resolutions than any other council member. While our press always made a big deal when China or Russia vetoed a resolution against Iran or Iraq (before the war), they rarely make big news when the US vetoes resoultions against Israel or Indonesia.
And furthermore, because of the veto power, not only are allies of the 5 perminant members safe from being punished by the UN, but so are the 5 members themselves. And sad to say, many of the violations of International law over the past 50 years have come from the 5 members themselves.
No nation should be above the law.