Why I Don't Give to Amnesty International

Because they too have become completely political. I think my next major vacation will be to Australia . 

from AAP, 

 
PRIME Minister John Howard has robustly defended his Government against claims by Amnesty International that it is as divisive as Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's regime.

The human rights pressure group has accused Mr Howard of portraying asylum-seekers as a threat to national security.

In a report released overnight, it also criticised Australia's role in the war on terror and its treatment of female victims of violence.

Amnesty secretary-general Irene Khan said the fear generated by leaders such as Mr Howard "thrives on myopic and cowardly leadership".

Ms Khan lumped Mr Howard in with Mr Mugabe, US President George W Bush and Sudan's President Omar al-Bashir in a paragraph about leaders who used fear to suit their political agenda.

In statement today, Mr Howard rejected the way Australia was characterised in the Amnesty report.

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"I believe many Australians will be as offended by this report as I am," he said.

"My Government makes no apology for taking appropriate, balanced steps to protect the Australian public from the very real threat of terrorism and to protect our borders."

Bravo, Mr. Howard and thank you for helping us fight the terrorists.   Hat tip to Dhimmi Watch 

Cross Posted at the Daily Blogster