HUMAN RIGHTS

Dealing in Justice

The world is losing respect for human rights, says the jurist who once helped defend Nelson Mandela.

By Daniel Stone | Newsweek Web Exclusive
Jun 11, 2008 | Updated: 1:45  p.m. ET Jun 11, 2008

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  • Posted By: Sultan Ahmed @ 06/30/2008 12:02:37 PM

    Every constitution,i
    in every democratic government provide guarantee,
    humanrights.

    but it is right say,
    some of the countries ,
    human right are badlly voilated and sbused.

    We should inquire the reason,
    behind this act.

    World powers see their interests,
    providing protection to their interests,
    they have appointe their me,
    or take a figure on the required place.


    For example,
    embattled president of Paikistan ,
    was a sign of hate,
    in the united states,s'eyes,
    and after the incident of 9/11,
    he become the star,in the eyes of Anerican leader,
    and subsequently front line ally against the war on terror.

    having american support,
    Musharraf abused human rights,
    he not only voilated the constitution,
    but also fired on apex court,
    and arrested all the judges,
    whowere understood the sign of justice,


    So i would like to say here in that ,
    some time dictatore voilate the human rights,
    and some distatore inclined to so ,
    on the indication of foriegn supper powers.

  • Posted By: cklivans @ 06/13/2008 3:37:10 PM

    You've got these wacko's that refuse to beleive that a war background changes the rules. The President wanted to tune i on converstations of terrorists who were plotting against us during a war. That is the difference between that , and just listening to anybody's conversation. Also the digitalanalysis is not listening in to ANY conversation, omly those supportring terrorism.. cklivans@cableone.net

  • Posted By: Lee Holmes @ 06/12/2008 3:38:52 PM

    raddave: Yet this is precisely what Clinton did in Kosovo. A de facto civil war between Serbians and Albanian-extract Muslims was occuring along with the actions taken against genocide as it was precieved by the US. Clintons non-policy in Rwanda was an obvious disgrace,joined by the dithering UN,which is being held hostage right now with regards to yet another genocide occuring in the Sudan thanks to the veto powers of the Russians and the Chinese.
    The ''just war ''prinicple is of paramont importance here. The Left will in its own time,be called to account when its impetus in invading another country''that did not attack us'',including Burma[TIME Magazine lays out its case for invading this nation and overthrowing its military junta],or Sudan[human rights leaders,as well as members of Obamas foreign policy team including the now-departed Samantha Power and Susan Rice both advocate US military intervention],will be to exchange ''regime change''with the more salutory ''ending of genocide'' in order to craft new world orders more to their liking,despite the fact that people on both sides will die,billions in treasure will be spent,and there will be no guarantee that such a intervention will not create further problems down the road. However,and this is equally important to observe,while one may not expect the garden variety chai-drinking leftist with a ''Impeach Bush''bumper sticker on his or her vehicle to enlist,neither will these Go To Save Darfur either creating a new era of ''chickenhawks''who merely bcome left-of-centers rather than rightists. Safer in the extreme,for these to march their marches,hoist their banners,and sign their petitions from the equally safer confines of a Frisco or Boston than to duck AK-47 bullets along the Chad border fired by JANJAWEED militias packed into the beds of TOYOTA pickup trucks. It is quite reasonable to assume that military intervention will continue even under Democrat auspices.

    • Posted By: raddave @ 06/12/2008 6:05:39 PM

      Yes, Clinton did intervene in Kosovo. But, he intervened on the side of Kosovo. It is not like he put troops on the ground, in the middle to try to separate the two sides. And also I feel that Clinton and NATO made a huge mistake by intervening in Kosovo. It did not bring stability to the region. In fact, it has caused destabalization in the Balkans. See, not all Liberals think Bill Clinton was a sait that could do no wrong.

      • Posted By: raddave @ 06/12/2008 7:34:24 PM

        make that a saint

  • Posted By: archmsu @ 06/12/2008 1:56:53 PM

    Maybe it's because the world is overpopulated.........

  • Posted By: pinkpanther87413 @ 06/11/2008 3:03:02 PM

    With an admin who does not know the difference between Sheite,Sunni,Kurd,Palistain,Lebonese,or Pakistani [ i know who, just can't spell them, sorry] you can beat your last dollar we are killing human rights! Because we bomb everyone in a turbin, there, and at home! Because the current admin of Bushies want every one wearing a turbin, to be Anti-American!! So the war rages on, and so does the profit!

    • Posted By: Soul_Story @ 06/12/2008 9:27:26 AM

      They know what the differences are and everyone wearing a turbin isn't Anti-American, just the ones that point weapons at us. We are a very sensitive country.

    • Posted By: rerlick@hotmail.com @ 06/11/2008 5:27:32 PM

      Interesting: The premise of this article was the the U.S. isn't the only country losing respect for civil rights. You expect the article to continue with coverage of diminished rights in western Europe. But that isn't the case at all. Apparently, America is compared now only to the 3rd world. Is that where we are now...since no other industrialized countries are listed as examples of diminishing rights? I guess there may be a case there, as our dollar devalues to the point of becoming a "peso".

  • Posted By: PoliticallyIncorrect @ 06/11/2008 5:21:30 PM

    It is people like Tony C who talks nonsense and wants to put the blame on Bush and the Republicans. Keep in mind, Tony Boy, that there have been NO attacks on US soil since 9/11. Bring Obama in and you can bet that his opening the gates to more attacks on our soil. Didn't we learn anything from the Jimmy Carter fiasco. 19% inflation, gas prices higher than they are today (based on then dollars). Wise up Tony and get your head on straight.

    • Posted By: Soul_Story @ 06/12/2008 9:16:39 AM

      I think are gas prices are high because of global warming. When you think about it polarbears are endangered species and the only way to protect thier habitat is to cut down on greenhouse gases. That's just what I think. No more joy riding. Gas prices are up all over the world also not just in America.

  • Posted By: Californio 1 @ 06/12/2008 2:58:39 AM

    It is deeply lamentable that the UN charter for upholding the basic human rights has been ignored time after time, even by the nations which first formulated it and nations that champion democracy.

    perhaps this is because in spite of promises to the contrary most nations abuse their own citizens and accuse the west of horrible crimes. Call is PC fatigue. If the kindest nations are accused while the worst are ignored then whats the point of Amnesty international, what credibility do the have. Anwer _none_

  • Posted By: rif2422 @ 06/12/2008 1:09:58 AM

    Hey, I'm not really sure what they're doing there. All I know is that my family, friends, and myself are safe from harm, I've felt no loss in any liberties and there hasn't been a terrorist attack in 7 yrs. Whatever they're doing is working....

  • Posted By: Tan Boon Tee @ 06/12/2008 12:36:18 AM

    The lack of respect of human rights has been around for a long time. Since the dawn of civilization, rulers and the powerful already knew how to instill fear into their subjects to perpetuate their often evil reign ??? without shame, without remorse.

    The situation seems to worsen nowadays. The fundamental principle of respect for others appears to be worthless, albeit stated constitutionally in practically all countries. Human rights are not protected in many countries; people are imprisoned without trial for months if not years.

    It is deeply lamentable that the UN charter for upholding the basic human rights has been ignored time after time, even by the nations which first formulated it and nations that champion democracy.

    The acute indifference to human rights and the ignorance of sincere respect to humanity are the roots of global conflicts and terrorism. As long as human beings continue to be consumed by the fire of intolerance and hatred, peace on earth will only be an eternal illusion.
    (Tan Boon Tee)

  • Posted By: distantsmoke @ 06/12/2008 12:14:11 AM

    I don't agree that the world is losing respect for Human Rights. I think the Global media is shining a light on places that had no respect for Human Rights to begin with.

  • Posted By: Ptain @ 06/11/2008 5:08:51 PM

    If I had one wish I would go back in time and kill mohammad and his whore mother.

    • Posted By: skd500 @ 06/11/2008 10:35:52 PM

      You are extremely out of line, and it is people like you who cause problems like 9/11 to happen. You need to crawl back in your snake hole and hibernate so the rest of us who respect people on a completely global front can make a difference and squash people with your type of arrogance and ignorance...............skd500

  • Posted By: skd500 @ 06/11/2008 10:30:25 PM

    This is the best article in this magazine/site that I have had the good fortune to be able to read and I agree wholeheartedly with every single aspect of it. Thank you so very much for putting this article in here, and it is nice to see that some men who lead the country have this excellent foresight. It renews my faith in my country..........thank you for allowing my opinion.......skd500

  • Posted By: PoliticallyIncorrect @ 06/11/2008 6:35:11 PM

    Pulpfiction, I would simply point out that Rwanda and the Rwandan Genocide occurred under Bill Clinton's watch. Why didn't he save the world from unjust powers? Where is the rage from the liberals over the loss of 1 million lives while Bill Clinton sat back. Was it because there was no money to be made? Or was he just too busy with his own level of greed and selfishness (Whitewater, Lewinsky, the Dixie Mafria, the BCCI scandal). Where was the outrage on the left then? It is simply a one way street with you liberals.

    • Posted By: raddave @ 06/11/2008 8:24:50 PM

      Yes, Rwanda did happen under Bill Clinton's watch. However, it was a civil war and you do not bring your military into an ongoing civil war and try to restore order. Clinton learned this lesson the hard way in Somalia.

  • Posted By: Fluxman @ 06/11/2008 5:31:16 PM

    Is torture acceptable? Is blowing up people acceptable. Are homicide bombers acceptable?

    Is counter-terrorism eroding human rights? Is terrorism eroding human rights?

    • Posted By: raddave @ 06/11/2008 8:10:22 PM

      You asked some very good questions. the answers are No, NO, No, possibly, and yes. Of course, these are just my opinions and you know what they say about opinions.

  • Posted By: daffyhd @ 06/11/2008 5:41:05 PM

    People seem to forget, we are at war and prisoners of war do not deserve trials in this country - they do not have the rights of a citizen who has been accused of a crime. They are not citizens - they are the enemy. People may not like it, but it is true. We need to get tough on thugs, not lighten up and let them sue the country, or any other they have brought harm to by their practices. Bleeding hearts do not protect the world. Utopias cannot exisit - chaos would rule. We need laws, rules, regs. and we also need methods by which to protect ourselves and fight wars when called upon to do so. Being sensitive to our enemies' feelings is sick.

    • Posted By: raddave @ 06/11/2008 7:47:28 PM

      We have laws, rules and regulations. The Bush administration has violated these laws, rules, and regulations. I am talking about International Law. The enemy is given certain rights under the Geneva Convention. The U.S. has signed and ratified this convention, so we are legally bound to obide by it. How can we expect anyone else to respect international law, when we have violated it?

  • Posted By: Ptain @ 06/11/2008 5:10:16 PM

    If I had one wish I would go back in time and kill mohammad and his whore mother.

    • Posted By: raddave @ 06/11/2008 7:26:42 PM

      And what wold that accomplish? There would still be wars fought in the name of religion

  • Posted By: joyoung @ 06/11/2008 3:56:22 PM

    there's muslims the world over that hate america and the slimy scum in washington are too stupid to realize they're the reason why.

    • Posted By: kimboman66 @ 06/11/2008 4:44:10 PM

      They hate our way of life, the freedom the prosperity the desency of our culture. you want to talk about why they hate us? The hate was there long before the Bush admin.

      • Posted By: raddave @ 06/11/2008 7:25:00 PM

        Some extreme Muslims hate our way of life. Most Muslims have problems with America because they have a perception that America is Anti-Islamic and Pro Israeli. I wonder why they have this perception?

    • Posted By: kimboman66 @ 06/11/2008 4:47:36 PM

      The reasons they hate America, freedom, prosperity, the very thing so elusive and frowned upon in the muslim world. The hate was there before the Bush Admin.

  • Posted By: Pulpfiction @ 06/11/2008 6:33:24 PM

    PoliticallyIncorrect... I would criticize ANY person that has done what Bush and his administration has done, be it Obama, McCain, Bush, Clinton etc. I must not be the only one that feels this way, because I think the majority of people in America are fed up with Bush's war for $$$$$. You, my friend are in the small minority of Americans that think he is doing the "right thing". That's OK, it takes all kinds to make the world go round and you must be one of those. You can have your opinion and I can have mine, but if "W" had his way, neither of us would. Keep on keepin' on, I am not going to sway your opinion and you will not sway mine. Have a good evening.

  • Posted By: Pulpfiction @ 06/11/2008 6:17:11 PM

    PoliticallyIncorrect... Saddam was indeed a criminal in his own right. He was also crazy, and power hungry. There are MORE DANGEROUS dictators in the world (KIM JONG IL) and by far, greater injustices in places in Africa (RAWANDA) as well as others. Why aren't we dealing with the dictatorships in those places? The answer is clear...There can be no money made in these areas of injustice. The Bush Administration would
    rather make money than to save the world from unjust powers. Again, it all boils down to $$$$$. The American people for the most part have witnessed this and are disgusted with the greed that fuels the fires of war. I am one of these people. BUSH MUST BE MADE ACCOUNTABLE FOR HIS ACTIONS BOTH AT HOME AND ABROAD!!

  • Posted By: PoliticallyIncorrect @ 06/11/2008 6:07:33 PM

    Pulpfiction, you are funny. You misrepresent people's words so that your soapbox speeches sound more appealing. We are NOT at war with the people of Iraq. We were at war with a bloodthirsty dictator and his band of cronies. The war could have been conducted better, but if you knew what you were talking about, you would KNOW that we are not at war with the people of Iraq. Our fight goes on against other thugs and criminals who are very much in the same mold as the criminals who attacked us on 9/11. And what does "in the name of the Bush Administration" mean? You are hung up on Bush and you just need to get over it. He will be gone soon, and then who will you and your liberal friends blame?? Certainly not Obama.....

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