Why does the United Nations need to have a Conference on Racism? Isn't the fact that it, as an organization exists, a pretty shining example of what people of many cultures and colors can do together?
Plus, how do you create an international compact against racism? It varies from country to country. Racism in America is going to be different that racism in Cuba or Brazil. History is different across borders. Cultures are different across borders. How do you do it? Last time they tried this, it was just an excuse for a failed, lopsided attempt to get Zionism equated with racism. As a result, Germany, the United States and Australia are all boycotting.
The UN is of course, shocked by this. And the keynote address at the conference is of course, going to be given by Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. So that should be a warm fuzzy speech about how we should all get along, right?
It'd be simpler just to get a piece of paper that says 'We All Agree Racism Is Bad and We Should Do Something About It' and have everyone sign. It would have about that much of an effect on things. Not to sound cynical or anything, but I just have a feeling that this is going to be another excuse for the countries who don't like Israel just to stand up and beat up on Israel.
Which won't get rid of Israel or stop racism. But this is the United Nations, so they're bravely forging ahead anyway.
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