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In response, UK Prime Minister David Cameron made a formal apology. Lost lives won't be restored. Nor will surviving family members forgive.
During Sunday's race, Bahrain authorities promised to use live fire against disruptive protesters. Blood on the streets and track may follow. In his Saturday radio address, Obama said nothing.
The best from America's State Department was spokeswoman Victoria Nuland expressing administration concern about "the increase in violence in Bahrain, especially leading up to the Formula 1 race. These are unproductive, unhelpful acts...."
Throughout months of state-sponsored terror, the administration's been largely silent. Comparisons with Syria are obvious, the hypocrisy glaring. Most US domestic and foreign policies disregard fundamental human and civil rights.
Washington gets away with murder. So do valued allies like Bahrain. If blood flows Sunday, expect little said in response. Bahrainis are on their own.
Their courage shows they won't quit. Eventually they may prevail. Maybe they'll inspire others. The so-called Arab Spring's just a slogan, not a reality. Sustained freedom fighting may make it one, and not just in Bahrain.
Stephen Lendman lives in Chicago and can be reached at Email address removed .
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