We think it would be goodto
award a Non-Noble Non-Peace Prize. This prize would go to an egregious entity that
makes a significant nd destructive contribution to undermining
peace in the world and ruining human lives. One possible candidate for the
first recipient(s) would be the entity—that is, people—who actually
manufactured and sold the chemical products to Syria (and other nations) so
that horrific weapons of mass destruction could be created, stockpiled, and utilized.
The citation for the prize could read:
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“Congratulations on your corruption --your intentional cowardice,
complicity, and cover-ups--
in promoting massive crimes against fellow humans.”
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Yesterday the Nobel Peace Prize was
awarded to the Organization
for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) “for its extensive efforts to
eliminate chemical weapons.” This Prize has been awarded annually since 1901 to entities that have "done the most or
the best work for fraternity between nations, for the abolition or reduction of
standing armies and for the holding and promotion of peace congresses.” (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nobel_Peace_Prize)
“During
World War One, chemical weapons were used to a considerable degree. The Geneva
Convention of 1925 prohibited the use, but not the production or storage, of
chemical weapons. During World War Two, chemical means were employed in
Hitler’s mass exterminations. Chemical weapons have subsequently been put to
use on numerous occasions by both states and terrorists. In 1992-93 a
convention was drawn up prohibiting also the production and storage of such
weapons. It came into force in 1997. Since then the OPCW has, through
inspections, destruction and by other means, sought the implementation of the convention.
189 states have acceded to the convention to date. The conventions and the work
of the OPCW have defined the use of chemical weapons as a taboo under
international law. Recent events in Syria, where chemical weapons have again
been put to use, have underlined the need to enhance the efforts to do away
with such weapons. Some states are still not members of the OPCW. Certain
states have not observed the deadline, which was April 2012, for destroying
their chemical weapons. This applies especially to the USA and Russia. Disarmament
figures prominently in Alfred Nobel’s will. The Norwegian Nobel Committee has
through numerous prizes underlined the need to do away with nuclear weapons. By
means of the present award to the OPCW, the Committee is seeking to contribute
to the elimination of chemical weapons.” (http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/peace/laureates/2013/press.html)
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Pax Dei
Come, my children, listen to me; I will teach you the fear of the Lord. Whoever of you loves life and desires to see many good days, keep your tongue from evil and your lips from telling lies. Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and pursue it.
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