Netanyahu the Obstructionist

I am very worried for a world in which Bejamin Netanyahu is back in power to weild his threat to peace and his contempt for justice. Just check out the BBC's profile of this man to learn how awful his return to power is for any peace prospect.

The following video shows Aljazeera's reaction to the bad news:

The Pope's poor judgment: Say it ain't so Joe!

I've not addressed this yet, but it seems to me I ought to make some comment. Let's make the problem really clear: The Pope has lifted an excommunication on at least two holocaust deniers.

Now I do not think that Benedict is himself a denier of the holocaust. And I doubt that he is an anti-semite. But he has clearly exercised both poor judgment and a callous disregard for the sensibilities and dignity of Jewish people.

The Holocaust - this does not even need saying - is one of the worst horrors in history. Few events were as evil, as great a violation of human dignity and rights. The Holocaust of the Armenians in Turkey is the only event like it in the last few centuries.

And there are still people alive who went through this horror!

To top this all off, the pope is German and was a Hitler youth!!! Let me clarify, I don't think Benedict was or is a Nazi or has any sympathy for such evil. But think of the image: a German pope receiving holocaust deniers back into his fold!!!!!!!!!

The German press, leadership, and even Chancellor Merkel have expressed profound outrage:

http://www.reuters.com/article/lifestyleMolt/idUSTRE5124E320090203

Come on Benedict!! Start thinking about how what you do will affect other people! Show some discernment and clear thinking!!!!