By all accounts, Kristof is a well-meaning journalist who travels to dangerous parts of the world, like Darfur, to report on human rights crimes. However, he also could be a case study of what’s wrong with American journalism.
While Kristof writes movingly about atrocities that can be blamed on Third World despots like Bashir, he won’t hold U.S. officials to the same standards
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If the author thinks that their will never be an investigation of Bush and his crimes, he's probably right. President al-Bashir has been indicted by the Hague for crimes against nature. What does he do next? He stopped the U.N from sending food and the basic necessary supplies. Thousands are dying everyday that this bastard is in charge of this country.
Genocide is going on while we watch our 60 inch T.V. and eat our hardy meals. Do something. Google Darfur and get engaged or make a contribution.Every little bit helps.
Parry regularly speaks informed truth to arrogant power in an insightful way. Here he outlines significant media voices espousing exceptionalism in multiple flavors: only small countries should be subject to international law, only republicans should judge U.S. violations of international law.
International law requires that the Bush war crimes be prosecuted. Neither Republican nor Leahy kissups consist of prosecution.
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