Unsurprisingly, it's starting to look more and more like something was a little fishy with the Volcker investigation. The early reports of Kofi Annan's "exoneration," as we've heard for a while already, were highly exaggerated. But now it's starting to reek of a cover-up.
Meanwhile (via Beryl D.), the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania have seen fit to invite Mr. Annan to address the commencement exercises of the Class of '05. Some students, as well as faculty, alumni and community members, find this troubling, to say the least. If you are among them, you might want to fire off a fax, email or paper letter to the Trustees and let them know what you think of their choice.
Office of the University Secretary
211 College Hall
University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA 19104-6303
Email: ofcsec@pobox.upenn.edu
Or, if you prefer (I don't), here's an online petition.
Shabbat Shalom &
Chag Sameach.
