Post Racial America? You Are Right!
Post Racial America? You Are Right! After President Barack Obama’s landmark victory in the Presidential election's last year, many pundits as well as ordinary Americans were eager to proclaim a new era in American history, “the post-racial era.” Many blacks, most especially those who were civil right activists sounded a word of caution which many people failed to listen to. It does not take the election of one man to change the whole history of people who for centuries were told they are sub-human or at best less than equal. There is no doubt that we have made a lot ...
Why African Leaders are Afraid of the International Criminal Court
In its recently concluded summit in Serta, Libya, African leaders decided not to cooperate with the International Criminal Court on the arrest and prosecution of Al-Bashir, the President of Sudan, who has been indicted by the court for war crimes. One of the reasons given for this resolution was offered by the Prime Minister of Rwanda, Bernard Makuza. He told the Associated Press, “We’re not promoting impunity, but we’re saying that Westerners who don’t understand anything about Africa should stop trying to import their solutions.” It is unfortunate that the “leaders” have come to this resolution. There is no Western ...
Iranian Leaders and the Watching World
President Barack Obama in a public statement last week, reminded the leaders of Iran that the world was watching the unfolding events in their country. He wrote, “The Iranian government must understand that the world is watching. We mourn each and every innocent life that is lost, …” Prior to this statement, Congress had taken a non-binding resolution condemning the violence against the peaceful protesters in the streets. Why would oppressive leaders be concerned about the eyes of the world? History has shown that oppressors have always gotten away with their barbaric actions against their own people without any severe ...
A DAY NIGERIANS AND IRANIANS WOULD NEVER FORGET
It was June 12, 1993. Millions of Nigerians went to the polls to cast their votes in an election that to this date has been judged to be the freest and fairest election that has ever taken place in Nigeria. I was only 15 at the time but I was engaged in the political process. After many years of military dictatorships with failed promises, Nigerians were ready for a change. We were all excited about the change that was coming with the election of a democratic president. In my lifetime, I had seen prosperity that I had enjoyed as a ...
On Obama’s Commencement Speech at Notre Dame
I had no interest discussing this topic in a blog post but since some of you have asked me my opinion, I feel I should share it with you. One question I received goes like this: “Father, I am interested in your opinion on this matter. Should we not stand up and speak out against pro-abortion politicians using our universities as a platform?” Sure. No politicians should use our universities as a platform for pro-abortion. The issue is that abortion should not be singled out. Catholic pro-life teaching extends beyond abortion. Our Catholic universities should not be used as a ...
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Post Racial America? You Are Right!
Post Racial America? You Are Right! After President Barack Obama’s landmark victory in the Presidential election’s last year, many pundits as well...
Why African Leaders are Afraid of the International Criminal Court
In its recently concluded summit in Serta, Libya, African leaders decided not to cooperate with the International Criminal Court on the arrest and prosecution...
Iranian Leaders and the Watching World
President Barack Obama in a public statement last week, reminded the leaders of Iran that the world was watching the unfolding events in their country....
A DAY NIGERIANS AND IRANIANS WOULD NEVER FORGET
It was June 12, 1993. Millions of Nigerians went to the polls to cast their votes in an election that to this date has been judged to be the freest and...
On Obama’s Commencement Speech at Notre Dame
I had no interest discussing this topic in a blog post but since some of you have asked me my opinion, I feel I should share it with you. One question...
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