Do human rights groups tend to avoid criticism or violations in the Soviet Union?
It depends on the human rights group, it really does, and that’s why we have built ourselves the way we have. We don’t want to avoid criticizing human rights violations anywhere, but certainly there are leftist human rights groups and rightist human rights groups and I’m sure they have done some good. I think it makes a lot more sense to see through both eyes because you have some credibility for yourself. Q: Overall, is the human rights situation of black African countries better or worse since their independence? A: I think that in some cases it has been ghastly since. And, I don’t feel qualified enough to really answer that question fully. Q: How about this one: Can you briefly describe the difference in viewpoints between you and Jane Fonda? A: Yes, Jane Fonda is a leftist, basically, and certainly in the things I’ve seen her do. I admire her very much for the fact that she got out and did, which is very rare in the entertainment field. She did not share with me the willingness to
