Reply #55: There has not been 'quiet' on Sri Lanka...

[LeftishBrit]

Human rights organizations and even the UN have spoken very strongly on this. Also there was a lot of human rights campaigning on Russia/Georgia.

It is clear that action against violence and conflict has not been effective in lots and lots of places. It's also clear that anti-Israel exceptionalism exists - but I honestly feel that you sometimes take concern over *that* aspect to the point of ignoring the existence of campaigns and activities that *are* aimed at the various conflicts in the world, and which need all the support they can get.

For example, I'm taking the opportunity to mention the organization Peace Direct, which supports grassroots peace building activities in several parts of the world, including Sri Lanka, Congo and others:

www.peacedirect.org

I know people involved in this organization, and it seems to me like a great one