Opinion: Iran playing the 'Glass House Game"

Earlier today I posted an article from Iran. For some reason, Iran has taken a keen interest in Canadian Aboriginals, and has called upon the international community to pay attention to their plight. It is not the first time Iran has drawn attention to rights in other countries, sometimes with justification.

Iran seems to be playing a diplomatic game of "People In Glass Houses" a game that is popular with politicians everywhere. The problem is that it is hard for Iran to be taken seriously, and the stone in the glass house rebounds and hits it smack in the face.

Every day I see stories from Iran of torture, public executions, political imprisonment and overseas nationals being held hostage - although the international community seems to be more interested in sexed up nuclear concerns.

Yes, there are issues regarding the treatment of Canadian Aboriginals, and Iran does have the right to raise concerns - as soon as they free the American hostages, stop hanging people from cranes and subjecting dissidents, journalists and activists to the most inhuman conditions. Until that happens Mr. Ahmadinejad, you are hardly likely to ever sit as head of a United Nations human rights commission - oh wait. I think I'd better think that out again!