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Because, honestly, I don't know much about the UN, I could only assume that this vote was made possible by those with the most power in the UN putting human rights issues lower on the 'prioritized list of favorable characteristics' than other interests. And from what you're saying I guess that's pretty close to the truth. If I could remember one right now, I might add one of those quotes about 'the company you keep' here.
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