Canada stood alone before a United Nations human rights council yesterday, the only one among 47 nations to oppose a motion condemning the Israeli military offensive in Gaza.
The vote before the Geneva-based body shows the Stephen Harper government has abandoned a more even-handed approach to the Middle East in favour of unalloyed support of Israel, according to some long-time observers.
Thirty-three countries voted for the strongly worded motion, which called for an investigation into "grave" human rights violations by Israeli forces, while 13 nations, mostly European, abstained.
It is a sad day when people even think it is right to take an even-handed approach between Hamas killers and democratic Israel.
But it is understandable when you appreciate that "even-handedness" promotes the victory of Hamas over Israel.
Thanks Canada. You did the right thing. I'd like to think we'd have joined you if we were on that disgusting body, but who am I kidding? This week I'd give the odds at no better than 50:50. Next week? Lord knows.
