The German government's position on Guantanamo is crystal-clear: Close Guantanamo!
So, Germany - here's the good news: President Bush offers 4 prisoners to Germany.
I mean, that's great! The undisputed champion of human rights - Germany, of course - could finally show the world how to deal with terrorists in a democratic fashion!
Except, these aren't exactly the type of guys you'd have over for dinner. Therefore, unsurprisingly, Germany is willing to take only two of them, at best.
Hmm... what to do with the others?
Well, how about keeping them in Gitmo, for another couple of years or so? This would allow German politicians - and their European colleagues - to criticise the U.S. for not closing Guantanamo.
"Hypocrisy is the act of pretending to have morals or virtues that one does not truly possess or practice." (Wikipedia)
Endnote: On a similar note, check this German-language article out. More in English on the holier-than-thou European hand-wringing over Gitmo and other topics here.
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