Social situations in Zimbabwe have not change very much over the last several decades. Civil liberties are not honored by the government (perhaps they are learning from the U.S.) and many of Zimbabwe’s neighbors are failing to criticize the Zimbabwean government for its abuses.
Civil Rights and Political Activist Morgan Tsvangirai was recently released from prison after an arrest at a political rally. During his two day stay in the police station he was severely assaulted with deep cuts all over his face, his eye swollen shut and he could barely walk. One of the activists was shot dead, so it appears that Mr. Tsvangirai was one of the lucky ones. The U.S. High Commissioner for Human Rights, Louise Arbour, urged Zimbabwe to conduct an “immediate, impartial and comprehensive investigation” into what happened. We all know that will not happen.
In any case, all around us the world is demanding change. Unlike the citizens in Zimbabwe, we here in the U.S. have the ability to vote liars and even more so officials who break the law out of office. If congress can’t get their act straighten out its time for the people of America to do the job for them. Hearing Morgan Tsvangirai’s story should empower us to want the best for our country. Sadly, as statistics show, American’s are not that eager to engage themselves in politics. As a result, the current administration can continue the war on the middle class.
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