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Originally Posted by Ray
The report is an internal US document that requires a stipulation about human rights violation so as to judge the merits of US Foreign aid and so it is nothing to get surprised about if it does not highlight US human rights violations.
That Condoleezza Rice had the courage to mention, even if very mildly, the US errors, it speaks highly of the lady's moral courage. It has not been done before. She does stand head over shoulders to many international politicians, who pretend piety.
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The report, however, is important to know of the human rights situation the world over. It need not be the Gospel Truth, but it nevertheless is a documented report that does have an effect on world politics.
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In the world of politics it is that kind of courage that seperates that person from the crowd, and that person usually sees their career end because they are villafied by their peers for not being a "team player". First rule of politics is "Deny everything and admit nothing." You and I may respect C. Rice for her courage, but her collegues will try to put her out to pasture for it.