Cat Stevens, Peace Train

United Nations building, center, New York City

The United Nations is frequently a joke, for reasons as varied as countries and their interests. But that doesn't mean that it is not or could not be useful.

Why didn't Bin Laden send those planes into the U.N. building? The answer is obvious. If he had done that he would have had the entire world against him, including nations where he is a now a hero.

I think that shows the potential significance of the U.N. so I'll say no more.