Kaczyński to lead Poland
The news that Kaczyński will be Poland's next President has generally been met with a fair deal of concern by the rest of the EU. His tags 'social conservative' 'pro-American populist' and 'Polish nationalist' indicate the areas in which he will clash with many human rights activists.First there's the social conservatism. He has pledged to get rid of corruption and bring back good old fashioned values to society. Unfortunately for us* this involves underlining the importance of the traditional family unit and demonising homosexuals. Most people are well aware that it is due to Kaczysnki that the Gay Pride parade has been banned in Warsaw for two years running.
Kaczyński also wants to bring back the death penalty for the worst crimes. Fortunately the EU will prevent him from doing this, but that just gives him another reason for not being in favour of the EU.
The pro-American populism risks meaning Polish troops will be kept in Iraq despite the last Prime Minister's pledges. Which in turn means the continued support for an occupation which is killing civilians every day.
Polish nationalism is another worry. He was endorsed by Andrzej Lepper. Lepper is a scary, scary man, who plays on fear and is openly xenophobic. Not good for minority rights. Not good at all.
*us includes all people who consider human rights to be central to a properly functioning society.
posted by Becca @ 12:24 pm
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The reports in British newspapers today suggest that Kaczynski has already damaged Poland's reputation in the EU. (see my blog).
And it can only get worse...
Good morning, this is just a small intervention from the liberal thought police! I know what implication you are criticising when you say "Unfortunately for us this involves underlining the importance of the traditional family unit...", but shouldn't you make clear that it is the implication that you oppose, not the traditional family unit? Or do you see the traditional family unit as wrong in itself?
Oh Dad! Ok, if you prefer, 'this means underlining the importance of the family unit to such an extent that it demonises homosexuals'
You knew what I meant, but I am the first to allow that it is your right to point out potential misunderstandings however minor ;-)
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