BY RICH GALEN
Reprinted from Mullings.com

The General Assembly of the United Nations took the boldest of steps yesterday by adopting a resolution condemning the government of Syria’s on-going assault on its citizens. It was the equivalent of an international finger-wagging.

The resolution was adopted by an overwhelming vote of 137 in favor to 12 against with 17 abstentions. The 12 countries that voted against the resolution were: Belarus, Bolivia, China, Cuba, North Korea, Ecuador, Iran, Nicaragua, Russia, Syria, Venezuela and Zimbabwe.

The resolution itself contained no penalty clause. In fact, the LA Times’ reporting of the activity said it best: “Though the resolution has no force, it was seen as an important symbol of where the world stands on Syria.” Continue reading →