Irony

"Canada condemns the decision of the Iranian authorities to use violence and force against their own people... The government's reaction has been to silence the voices of its own people through brutality... The Iranian people deserve to have their voices heard, without fear of intimidation or violence. Canada condemns the use of force to stiffle dissent... The Government of Canada continues to support freedom, democracy, human rights and the rule of law in Iran."

-- Conservative Foreign Affairs Minister, Lawrence Cannon, June 2009

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2 comments:

noncarborundum said...

Iran slams Canada human rights abuse:

Iran has strongly condemned the Canadian police for arresting hundreds of protesters during the recent G20 summit in Toronto, describing the move as an inhuman act.

Mark said...

Well, Iran has a horrible HR record. Obviously just a propaganda move... however, we are justifiably sullied these days, aren't we?

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