Politically Correct Counter-Terrorism ; the U.N. Protects Terrorists by Pandering to the Unusual

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Do counter-terrorism measures targeting bombers who dress as women offend the rights of transexuals? This is one of the pressing questions addressed in a new United Nations report on "Protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism."

The 23-page document is the ultimate politically correct guide to combating terrorism. It is based on the work of U.N. special rapporteur Martin Scheinin, who notes that "immigration controls that focus attention on male bombers who may be dressing as females to avoid scrutiny make transgender persons susceptible to increased harassment and suspicion." The impact on transvestites (cross- dressers) and "intersex" individuals (those in the midst of a sex change) is even more dramatic.

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Politically Correct Counter-Terrorism ; the U.N. Protects Terrorists by Pandering to the Unusual

Security always involves trade-offs. Everyone is subject to the inconveniences necessary to keep our society safe, and the impact varies by personal circumstances. Those...

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