US hypocrisy on rights

The visit to Dublin of secretary of state Hillary Clinton to discuss human rights issues was typical of US rhetoric — lecturing to others while in the United States 2,266,800 people are in prison (figures from US Bureau of Justices statistics).

Tue, 11 Dec, 2012 - 00:00
Letters

The US should sort out its own human rights issues before lecturing to the rest of the world.

Paul Doran

You have reached your article limit. Already a subscriber? Sign in

Save €40 on an Annual Subscription.​

Continue reading within unlimited digital access and exclusive subscriber benefits.

Cancel anytime

CONNECT WITH US TODAY

Whatsapp logo

WHATSAPP

Newsletter logo

NEWSLETTERS

Notification logo

NOTIFICATIONS

Be the first to know the latest news and updates

More in this section

European Political Community summit Shona Murray: The fight over Europe’s seat at the table is playing into Putin’s hands
Hunter Biden visit to Ireland Colin Sheridan: Joe Biden’s record on Gaza and Israel deserves more than a warm Irish welcome
David O'Mahony: Finding a way to keep history in the present David O'Mahony: Finding a way to keep history in the present
CourtsColumnistsPlace: USPlace: DublinPlace: United StatesPerson: Hillary ClintonPerson: Paul Doran Clondalkin
<p>US envoy Jared Kushner, Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, and US envoy Steve Witkoff  speaking to reporters following a meeting at Baldonnel Aerodrome, on the outskirts of Dublin on Thursday. File picture: Irish Defence Forces/PA</p>

Paul Hosford: Europe had the leaders, the motorcades and the summit — but where was the power?

READ NOW

Revoiced

Newsletter

Had a busy week? Sign up for some of the best reads from the week gone by. Selected just for you.

Latest

Most Read

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited