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Thursday, June 22, 2006

GOOD NEWS...

I was shocked at the number of really good stories or at least good quotes from the news today.

My pick for top prize is this quote from an Globe article co-authored by Irwin Cotler the former Minister of justice regarding social justice and human rights in Iran

"Accountability for past abuses is vital for building a better future in Iran. Meaningful regime change is not about replacing anti-Western tyrants with pro-Western tyrants, or vice versa; it is about transforming oppressive political habits and changing the rules of legitimacy by eradicating the culture of impunity within which state-sponsored violence is rooted. This is perhaps the most important lesson for Iranians lamenting the failed promises of the 1979 revolution that overthrew the Shah. Whether pursuing the compelling ideal of justice for victims, or the realpolitik calculus of security against nuclear proliferation, <Canada> and the world community should not underestimate the power of holding individuals accountable for human rights abuses. "

And this excellent quote from and article in the OttawaCitizen regarding the lack of funding for this year's 'Gay Pride' parade/festival

"Surely, we're past the point where gays and lesbians need to march in a parade to convince themselves they are all right. They certainly don't need to convince me. If you're gay, I don't care. I'm sure you're no more interested in my sex life than I am in yours. Some of those seeking city money argued it would be embarrassing for the national capital not to have a gay pride event. Not really. Maybe it would just show that gay people here have become part of the mainstream. Wasn't that always the goal? "

And last but most certainly not least is this gem concerning what our government is FINALLY doing to get our military some decent equipment to help them do their very important jobs overseas, specifically a 15billion dollar package of new purchases from vans and trucks to heavy lift aircraft and transport helicoptrs as well as new supply ships:

http://www.cbc.ca/story/canada/national/2006/06/21/military21062006.html

It is a good news day.

Cheers,

P

2 Comments:

  • While I applaud the general idea behind the first article (and everything about the other two), I do not see anyone looking for accountability. The obvious case here being 1953 by anyone involved from the UK or US.

    Cheers,

    F

    By Anonymous Anonymous, at 11:45 PM  

  • Fair point. I was trying to get at the idea behind the article. I'm not really sure how much a country like Canada can actually do to change things over there?

    Thoughts?

    Cheers,

    P

    By Blogger Patrick, at 6:10 AM  

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