The alternatives

Naomi Klein’s report from the World Social Forum in Porto Alegre shows to me some of the distasteful aspects of the so-called antiglobalisation movement (I think it should more accurately be termed anti-capitalist). What is served by her denigration of Kofi Annan, a man who has dedicated his life to achieving what Klein and her cohorts shout about? Annan is struggling with immense determination and dignity within the imperfect confines of the UN to deliver for the world’s poor.