Canary in the Coal Mine - Day

Monday, February 9, 2009

2:55PM - Racism in Russia now ubiquitous

Xenophobic prejudice is widespread in Russia. More than 50% support the idea that ethnic Russians should have privileges over other ethnic groups. More than 50% believe that ethnic minorities should be limited or even expelled from their region. Since 2004, more than 350 people have been murdered in "race attacks". Russia's law enforcement agencies, tasked with the job of catching these killers, share the prejudices of Russia's general population.

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3:46PM - Teodiceja atrisināta

Molekulas kalpo Dievam, darbojoties tieši tā, kā viņš bija iecerējis. Izņemot tādas lietas kā vēzis, kas ir uzskatāmākais piemērs grēka sekām.

— Agnese Krivade alias Dr. Pangloss

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