Leave world problems to the pros

So, President Donald Trump, pictured, is willing to meet with the president of Iran but what will it achieve? How good are his problem-solving skills?

There are problems around the world that require the greatest intellects, the bravest hearts, the purest of intent and the strongest hands to unite disparate sides in negotiations to search for solutions that will succeed and last into the distant future.

Sometimes it takes hundreds of years before any progress is made, such as with the Northern Ireland troubles, but how does the leader of the free world approach a complex situation like the Middle East.

He simply announces his view and it happens. President Trump can announce whatever he wants in his own country, for his own country, and actually sign it into law by presidential proclamation although it can be challenged.

He cannot or should not proclaim simplistic solutions to complex problems and expect they will work immediately.

Let the professionals try to solve these problems and let them take the time to do it properly. Dennis Fitzgerald, Melbourne

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