Sharon Not Welcome in France

Phbt. For all of the reasons to say that Ariel Sharon is not welcome in France, this is the one that Chirac picks. Yeah, let's put aside the fact he has ordered assassinations of militant political opponents. Let's put aside his complicity in the Sabra and Shatilla massacres. Let's ignore his support for the illegal wall being built on occupied Palestinian territory. Let's pay no mind to the fact he has no qualms about approving military action involving indiscriminate slaughter of civilians, provided it helps achieve his aims.

There are many reasons to say that he is not welcome in any nation with a respect for human rights - to pick this outburst as the most important is ridiculous. Truly, the mind boggles.