So gratifying to read such a clear eyed and ultimately positive piece on the state of the world and human rights. Chris Sidoti is right to say that despairing nihilism is not an option. One measure that would help is to educate the public on the history of regions where human rights abuses are occurring. In particular, the issue of conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people is completely misunderstood by the majority of Australians and almost all our politicians. They have a Sunday school version in their minds and are completely ignorant of over two millenia of history. The other problem is the conflation of Judaism with Zionism. The Jewish Council of Australia is trying to address this issue but has been completely ignored by the media and most politicians. Education and humanity are key.
So gratifying to read such a clear eyed and ultimately positive piece on the state of the world and human rights. Chris Sidoti is right to say that despairing nihilism is not an option. One measure that would help is to educate the public on the history of regions where human rights abuses are occurring. In particular, the issue of conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people is completely misunderstood by the majority of Australians and almost all our politicians. They have a Sunday school version in their minds and are completely ignorant of over two millenia of history. The other problem is the conflation of Judaism with Zionism. The Jewish Council of Australia is trying to address this issue but has been completely ignored by the media and most politicians. Education and humanity are key.