In one of the most despicable episodes in the long, sorry history of the United Nations, the General Assembly took time out at the beginning of its plenary session for a minute of silence for Kim Jong il:
Needless to say, mass murderer Kim belonged in the dock at the International Court of Justice, not getting a respectful remembrance at the UN. But really–is anyone surprised?
(Via Hot Air.)
December 23, 2011 at 4:40 pm
It *is* the UN you’re talking about here …
Sigh.
December 23, 2011 at 9:03 pm
The Canadian delegation boycotted it.
December 23, 2011 at 9:11 pm
They did, and good for them.
December 24, 2011 at 12:31 pm
Where can I find out who else boycotted it?
Merry Christmas!
John
December 27, 2011 at 11:45 am
I’m not sure it would be appropriate to sing “Ding dong the witch is dead” at the UN or in Congress or even in South Korea. Not saying I liked him as a leader, but a moment of silence for a leader of a country is not out of bounds. The real question is where does the world, the UN, and particulary the US government go from here in their dealings with North Korea.
I had a lawyer friend a few years back ask the question “International Law?”. It’s seems to be about might making right. I understand the desire for justice, and I agree with the sentiment, but I’m not sure about the whole international law thing.