03-30-2003, 03:19 AM
. . . what "law" was broken?
Hi,
OK, I'll admit I'm playing the shyster lawyer here. However, how can the USA be accused of breaking a law that was never passed? Specifically, the UN never said "do not invade Iraq", it simply did not say "invade Iraq". But it also said that Iraq would face "considerable repercussions" (usually a code phrase for military intervention) if it did not comply. Now, admittedly, the USA pulled an end run by simply not continuing the UN course when it became obvious that that path would not work, mostly due to France's stated intent that they would veto any resolution for action.
So, the position of the USA is not that of a criminal, but rather that of an over-zealous police officer. The USA is enforcing the UN mandates relative to Iraq up through 1441. The fact that the UN, as a body, might not want those mandates enforced does not negate their existence.
--Pete
Bah. As an exercise in logic, this post was OK (well, so-so). But as a statement of position, it reeks to high heaven. Have fun ripping this one to shreds, it has more holes than a fish net. ;)
Hi,
OK, I'll admit I'm playing the shyster lawyer here. However, how can the USA be accused of breaking a law that was never passed? Specifically, the UN never said "do not invade Iraq", it simply did not say "invade Iraq". But it also said that Iraq would face "considerable repercussions" (usually a code phrase for military intervention) if it did not comply. Now, admittedly, the USA pulled an end run by simply not continuing the UN course when it became obvious that that path would not work, mostly due to France's stated intent that they would veto any resolution for action.
So, the position of the USA is not that of a criminal, but rather that of an over-zealous police officer. The USA is enforcing the UN mandates relative to Iraq up through 1441. The fact that the UN, as a body, might not want those mandates enforced does not negate their existence.
--Pete
Bah. As an exercise in logic, this post was OK (well, so-so). But as a statement of position, it reeks to high heaven. Have fun ripping this one to shreds, it has more holes than a fish net. ;)
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