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Originally Posted by punky
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Originally Posted by Graham
You mean something like the World Court
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The world court only deals with people once they are in custody... It has nothing to do getting people into custody, which is the difficult part, everyone would rather someone else do. |
Not the Americans! They're quite happy to bring *others* to book, as long as *they* don't face the same sanctions!
[quote]And with the US being the most universally despised country in the world (on par with Israel, which also, sensibly rejects the ICC),
It's only sensible for them because they, too, could be subject to its attentions for their treatment of the Palestinians (illegal occupation of land. Building settlemnts in violation of international law...)
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its not like it would be subject to frivilous complaints, would it?
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It's not like the USA hasn't got a lot to answer for in front of the ICC!
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Of course, Saddam wouldn't even be awaiting trial in the ICC if it wasn't for the US.
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And if it wasn't for the US there wouldn't *STILL* be people languishing at Guantanamo Bay...