Sep 22 2007
Canadian Human Rights Violations?
Iran is apparently feeling frisky - it’s calling out Canada for human rights violations:
UNITED NATIONS — In a bid to discredit Canada at the United Nations, Iran is equipping world diplomats with a 70-page booklet on Canada’s alleged human rights violations. Written by Iran “in the name of God,” the document asserts that the Canadian government denies its people food, clean water and the right to work.
“Routine unlawful strip and beatings by Canadian police has been a matter of concern for international community,” notes the booklet, entitled Report on Human Rights Situation in Canada, adding that “the practice of police is alarming simply because I it is functioning as if there is no need to have judges.”
The publication, which claims its allegations are drawn from “objective and factual information released by authentic and credible international sources”, alleges that a range of human rights violations occur in Canada, especially toward aboriginal peoples and immigrants.
“To the great dismay of the international community, it is a great concern that the rights of women are violated, and no serious attention has been paid in promotion and protection of women’s rights in Canada.”
Now, don’t get me wrong - I’m not saying Canada is perfect. I mean, they still believe in hockey, among other things, which is just wrong and immoral. However, Iran lecturing Canada about women’s rights is quite comical, though Iran is relatively progressive compared to, say, Saudi Arabia. Then again, being progressive regarding women’s rights compared to Saudi Arabia is somewhat akin to being progressive towards Jewish rights compared to the Nazis…
Wait - is it possible for me to Godwin my own post? Crap - it looks like I’ve done it! Well, I guess I’m done, then.
