GENEVA – Alleged racism in the U.S. has “alarmed” a committee at the United Nations, prompting the body to call out the world’s greatest nation to do more to combat the supposed epidemic of hate and violence.
The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) has called on the Government of the United States of America, as well as high-level politicians and public officials, to unequivocally and unconditionally reject and condemn racist hate speech and crimes in Charlottesville and throughout the country.
In a decision issued under its ‘early warning and urgent action’ procedure, the Committee — which monitors implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination* — stated “there should be no place in the world for racist white supremacist ideas or any similar ideologies that reject the core human rights principles of human dignity and equality.”
“We are alarmed by the racist demonstrations, with overtly racist slogans, chants and salutes by white nationalists, neo-Nazis, and the Ku Klux Klan, promoting white supremacy and inciting racial discrimination and hatred”, said CERD Chairperson Anastasia Crickley.
In addition to the criminal investigation of the individual who ploughed his car into a crowd of peaceful protestors killing Ms. Heather Heyer, the UN experts asked the US authorities to undertake concrete measures “to address the root causes of the proliferation of such racist manifestations.”
“We call on the US Government to investigate thoroughly the phenomenon of racial discrimination targeting, in particular, people of African descent, ethnic or ethno-religious minorities, and migrants,” added Ms. Crickley.
Acting under its early warning procedure, CERD also called on the US to ensure that the rights to freedom of expression, association and peaceful assembly are not exercised with the aim of destroying or denying the rights and freedoms of others. It also asked US to provide the necessary guarantees so that such rights are not misused to promote racist hate speech and racist crimes.
Locally, the issue has reared its ugly head in Mason City as recently as last year, when racism and “kooks” were blamed for chasing away a gargantuan hog kill plant in Mason City, a charge made by Dr. Ron Prestage and echoed by smell-sense-deficient councilwoman Janet Solberg in quotes to the Des Moines Register. Solberg was never able to substantiate her claim of racism after her emails were scanned for evidence, and she was called upon to resign for her attacks on citizens. Back in 2011, vandals struck a Mason City home where African-Americans lived and left disgusting, racist words on the front of the house in spray paint.
When all else fails…. and you want to generate a little controversy, publish an unflattering picture of your Solberg blow up doll. Matt sure knows his audience.
Did you know that the UN was responsible for making pot illegal in the United States – Dump the now corrupt organization – Its become NWO. No offense to Solberg – she is just a liberal – lots of them roaming around looking for direction.
Ha, ha they are referring to the “hired protestors”, if this is truly/true/Emet of their concerned hearts why is there a statue of Stalin who murdered 60 plus million people according to their records and statue of Albert Pike who was a Grand Master Mason and a KKK member, also there was a senator who was openly a KKK member he is passed away now yet he was in politics for decades no mention of this,
I find it interesting that the publisher of this “national Enquirer” style news source places a photo of Solberg here because of her past statements connected to UN topic of racism that surfaced during city council business. Is it placed here by the publisher to invite belittling of her because she beat out said publisher for the city council seat a few years back? Does it represents a form of bullying trying to shame her? Now I’m wondering if a photo of the publisher will accompany stories of domestic abuse when articles are published on that topic in the future? Hmmm. . . . . . .
Are Nada Racist and Badacious Sisters? Brothers? Other? Same person?
The mental gymnastics of the Trump supporters is a sight to behold!
Should be exciting day tomorrow when the Antifia demorats confront the Peace and Patriot rally – Time for the patriots to step up and kick some azz !
Believe it or not – Manly city council passed this same agenda at THEIR last city council meeting – believe also past criminal records are not to be considered ??? Who in the hell voted for these left wingers/phoneys ?
The U.N. needs to mind it’s own business and stay the hell out of our country. They should be shut down in New York and kicked out. Worthless organization that just cost us billions and does nothing.
The crux of the article was about RACISM. From my perspective I have found the Democratic Party using Race as a political issue to get people to vote for their platform and candidates.
Since the Democrats have been using the race card in their politics, race relations in America have sunk to a new low. I do not hear Republicans using race to agitate voters. (No President Trump and the Republicans are not to blame in Charlottsville either, so don’t bother going there.)
In reality the hate in America is being promoted by the Agenda Driven Media and the liberal left wing groups funded by George Soros who has wants New World Order. Sadly they have taken over the Democratic Party.
I look forward to the time the Democratic Party abandons their racist agenda and works to stop the division politics.
The comments about Councillady Solberg are way out of line. While I am not a supporter, I find you folks that put such vile comments about Ms. Solberg on here lower than whale shit.
Yes, Janet Solberg is a “real winner” allright. She has worked in numerous communities in NI and now works in Nora springs because no company in Mason City is willing to hire her. How flawed she is.
http://decisions.iowaworkforce.org/ui/2005/00564.b.pdf
Solberg is about as ignorant & clueless as any one person can get.
C’mon 4th ward, almost anyone would be better than the dimwit Solberg to represent you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvzKqEUwZdk
Janet Solberg is the ultimate idiot, the consummate dumbass if you will. Without a doubt, Janet Solberg is the stupidest person to have ever sat on the Mason City Council.
Most of the time she sits there like a bump on a log and when she does say something it is incredibly feebleminded, ignorant and downright moronic.
She was fired back in 2005 from Mason City All Risk insurance (Discharged for misconduct violating company policy numerous times).
Then being the dumbass that she is, she sued for unemployment but the court in its wisdom told her to kiss off.
She needs to go and go very soon.
Oh…shit
UN, by her facial expresion
I thought she was representing The UK