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Subject: America and International law
Sample BBC story
So...
America is going to penalise any country that refuses to exempt US citizens from prosecution for war crimes.
Now of course, America has the right to offer aid or not as it sees fit but..
How can America invade countries under the pretence of enforcing international law but then refuse to abide by some of the most fundamental laws (ie don't commit war crimes)
Discuss?
Subject: Re: America and International law
That's the most hypocritical thing I've seen in a while. Basically the US is saying that they're above the law; that they want to be able to do whatever they please, invade anywhere they like and not get punished for it. The Bush administration becomes more and more of a joke with every passing day.
Subject: Re: America and International law
I did not know this. According to the artice the reason they want the protection is:
"The Bush administration is opposed to the new United Nations institution because it fears US personnel could be targeted for political reasons."
But it does sound hypocritical that the US would force Yugoslavija to turn over its president Melosovic and other soilders, but then say we are expempt.
Subject: Re: America and International law
Of course this is the hight of hypocracy. But think of the ramifications: Henry Kissinger could easilly be charged (The Trial of Henry Kissinger by Christopher Hitchens, also a documentary by the same name), and numerous lesser known spooks, goons, and thugs. In fact, I would argue that every president since Eisenhower has been in violation of international law and the U.N Charter because of the blockade of Cuba. Should they be tried? Of course they should. Will they? WE all know the answer to that.
Subject: Re: America and International law
Quoting:
"The Bush administration is opposed to the new United Nations institution because it fears US personnel could be targeted for political reasons."
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Surely this applies to anyone? Do politicians/celebrities in the US receive the same immunity from prosecution?
Subject: Re: America and International law
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Surely this applies to anyone? Do politicians/celebrities in the US receive the same immunity from prosecution?
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Theoretically no, but prosecuting BIG polititians, like the pres, requires political will. Nixon's abuses were so transparant, and so well publisized that they couldn't be ignored. Reagan's were somewhat more subtile (unless you were a Nicaraguan) so he got off. Clinton got off two & and too, but barely, and he didn't do much wrong. Its like Cat said in another thread, its the golden rule - he with the gold makes the rules. Disgusting, but I guess thats life (especially in a capitalist democracy.