Iran against Racism, (Cough)

Despite its numerous calls for Israel's destruction, and repeated denials of the Holocaust, Iran has been selected by the United Nations for a leading position in a committee that will plan the 2009 UN World Conference against Racism.
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They've got to be kidding. With Iran's denial of the Holocaust and repeated calls for "Death to Israel", Iran's inclusion on a committee against racism is a complete mockery of the theme.

And we keep funding the UN because....?