Okay, recently the Australian Government has been criticised by the UN for its views on refugees and the infamous mandatory sentencing laws. It came under fire again this week when it was announced that Australia was "downgrading" its participation in UN human rights committee talks, and in future may not take part altogether. The John Howard Show believes that the UN is overreacting to the situation - Johnny says its the democratic right of a country to make their own laws. True, but that country should also take it under advisement when the rest of the world points out their downfalls.