The only thing worse than the bully is the bystander who watches in silence as the innocent are victimized. It's even more crucial to get involved when bullying is nationwide and affects countless individuals. Kony brutally terrorizes victims who are unable to defend themselves without foreign help. The United States should take more action against Kony because of his strong influence and beliefs in the LRA, the actions he committed against humanity, and the way he left scars on survivors. Joseph Kony, born in Odek, Uganda in 1961, is a Ugandan rebel who leads the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), a militia that has terrorized northern Uganda and neighboring countries since the late 20th and early 20th century. 21st century. The LRA is a guerrilla army, defined as "a group of fighters such as armed civilians who use military tactics including ambushes, sabotage, and raids to combat a larger, less mobile traditional army" (Anthony G. Craine). For much of his youth, Kony served as an altar boy because his parents were very involved in the Catholic Church. Kony left school to become a traditional healer at the age of 15. After being greatly influenced by the Holy Spirit Movement, Joseph Kony began to deepen his faith and proclaimed himself a prophet of the Acholi people. At the age of 26, he founded the Lord's Resistance Army and since then Uganda, South Sudan, the Central African Republic (CAR) and the Democratic Republic of Congo have been terrorized. Joseph Kony is the evil mastermind behind the Lord's Resistance Army. He is committed to establishing a theocratic government in Uganda, which he claims is based on the Ten Commandments. The LRA is estimated to have kidnapped and forced around 66,000… half of paper… into a refugee camp. Richard would not have been able to escape without the service of an outside source. With the help he received, he started an organization that gives voice to the voiceless because this boy didn't want others to end up like him. With the help of the United States, thousands more children will be able to escape the atrocities and return to civilization. Joseph Kony's desire and opportunity to do even more harm is why the United States must intervene. With the help of foreign assistance, vulnerable children will no longer be threatened by Kony's army. Joseph Kony and the LRA must be eliminated as they are endangering the lives of many children and adults; the horrendous actions committed by Joseph Kony and his cult are inhumane. It is vital that the bystander stands up and speaks out to put an end to the bully.