Back in 2008 I wrote about . It’s been about six years since I met him in person. He sat in prison for about two years without charges and a few months ago was sentenced to another twenty years. I don’t need to go into how ridiculous that is, you can see that blog post and search the web for more info.
What I should have been writing more about is Canada’s deplorable non-response to the arrest of a Canadian citizen. The announced today looks to be by far the largest acknowledgement and complaint from the Canadian government. Sadly, this is how it goes in my head, and I suspect, in reality:
- France
- A lot of people have been pushing us to say something about this tragedy, so we’re going to make a public statement asking for Hossein’s release.
- I just realize Canada’s hardly said anything about this. Better talk to them.
- viagra order cheap What’s the deal? You’re not supporting your own citizen?
- Canada
- We have no power in the world and we’re wusses that would rather not offend Iran. Because, um…. terrorism! We’ll open ourselves more to attacks that way.
- viagra order cheap even if they don’t buy that, the’ll probably pretend that they did.
- So anyway, don’t say anything ‘cause people will know we’re wusses.
- France
- Um, well we’re gonna make the statement anyway. Either us by ourselves or you could make the statement with us. We have this thing called principals.
- Canada
- F***. I guess we’ll make a joint statement.