Murders: An Eye-Rolling Moment?

In last night’s presidential debate, Sen. Obama cited the murders of thousands of Colombian trade unionists as a central reason for his opposition to the Colombian Free Trade Agreement (FTA). John McCain’s reaction? He sat back in his chair and rolled his eyes as if to say, “who really cares?” It was shocking. Under what circumstances is it ever all right to show such callous indifference to murder? After spending his entire career in the Senate advocating “free trade” at any cost, has McCain become so doctrinaire that he can dismiss — with an eyeroll — a moral argument about ending violence against workers in Colombia? Colombia is the most dangerous country in the world for workers who try to organize for a better life.... [read full story]