May 10, 2002

"Call it Sham-nesty International, an

"Call it Sham-nesty International, an apologist for terror," writes Margaret Wente of Canada's Globe and Mail.

In its report, Amnesty International criticizes Canada for sometimes being on the wrong side. One example it gives is that we voted against a special UN mission to examine human rights in Israel.

It's worth noting that the UN Human Rights Commission includes such beacons of democracy as Zimbabwe, China, Sudan and Syria. At its annual meeting last month, its members voted down an inquiry into the rigged elections in Zimbabwe. They failed to mention persecutions in China or suffering in Chechnya. Instead, they spent most of their time resolving to support Palestinians in their "armed struggle" and condemning Israel for "acts of mass killings."

Once upon a time, I used to admire the UN. I looked up to Amnesty International, too. But they've become apologists for terror. They aren't part of the solution. They're part of the problem. And I've written them my last cheque.


In my experience, you have to try pretty hard to piss off a Canadian. Well-done, AN.

Posted by Dr. Frank at May 10, 2002 12:43 PM | TrackBack
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