Today marks five years since the United States first sent detainees toGuantanamo. The Bush administration has proven largely incapable of providing leadership on human rights, while China and Russia are embracing tyrants in their quest for resources and influence. But rather than assuming the leadership mantle, the European Union's approach is mired in procedures that emphasize internal unanimity and rotation over the effective projection of EU influence to protect human rights, said the 556-page volume's introductory essay.
"Since the US can't provide credible leadership on human rights, European countries must pick up the slack," said Kenneth Roth, executive director of Human Rights Watch. "Instead, the European Union is punching well below its weight."
Friday, January 12, 2007
Human Rights Watch launches World Report 2007
EU needs to pick up slack left by US lack of credibility.
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They're too busy sipping coffee and complaing about America to do anything themselves.
No, its the high taxes! Makes them lathargic. And ornery. Anyway, they like feeling superior, that is enough for them. No need to do anything about it.
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