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Originally Posted by FlamesFanStrandedInEDM
I don't recall any sort of patch to bring awareness to all those oppressed in Tibet during the Beijing Olympics...Why would some peoples human rights be worth more than others?
Keep it consistent.
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I f'n hate this argument that keeps coming back in this thread.
Okay, we f-ed up not pushing the human rights angle more in China. Does this mean we are forever bound to continue to f-up?
"Yesterday I witnessed a father punch his son in the face and I shamefully did nothing about the situation. Now when the same thing happens again in the future, I am now duty bound to also do nothing because I have to be consistent".
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As for "the Russian people are against homosexuality and who are we to legislate morality?". Personally,
I don't think human rights *HAVE* any borders. When the Indonesia oppressed the East Timorese, I was right there in front of the Indonesian embassy protesting with the East Timor Alert network, even though most Indonesians were for the occupation. I have been a long time member of Amnesty International and was heavily involved in their Darfur campaign against the oppression of the non-Arabs even though the actions were supported by the majority Arabs. I believe that not only do I have the right to stand up to foreign countries and tell them that they are abusing human rights, but it is my DUTY to do so.
It was only via international pressure that we saw such things as the end of apartheid in South Africa and the free elections in Burma/Myanmar. People need to stand up against oppression and hatred EVERYWHERE, not just in their own back yard.
At 3:30 this afternoon, after the Pride Parade, I'll be joining the parade participants in marching on the Russian embassy. The Russians need to know that the majority of the developed world stand united against them.
But if anything this thread shows just how far *CANADA* needs to come on this issue. This thread has been very disheartening.