Good news from Avaaz. Permit me a moment of cynicism.

[sableagle]

"Out of great crises, humanity has borne beautiful visions. World War II gave rise to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, an enduring standard for our spirit and capacity as one people. The fall of Apartheid led South Africa to the single most bold and progressive constitution in the world."

Mmm-hm. A bold and progressive constitution. Yup.

How's that working out for South Africa? Good?