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2007-02-25 Europe

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Posted by Deacon Blues 2007-02-25 12:12|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Can a state commit genocide? Should an entire nation - not just its presidents, generals, and soldiers - be held responsible for humanity's worst crime?

Only if the 'victims' are muslims and the 'perps' are Christians.

Posted by Parabellum 2007-02-25 14:03|| 2007-02-25 14:03|| Front Page Top

#2 Its decisions are binding, without appeal, and enforceable by the Security Council.

Translation: an ICJ ruling and a buck-oh-five will get you a cup of coffee.

Posted by exJAG 2007-02-25 16:23|| 2007-02-25 16:23|| Front Page Top

#3 or make the US pay a few trillion too enforce the ruling

Posted by sinse 2007-02-25 16:35|| 2007-02-25 16:35|| Front Page Top

#4 Nay, sinse -- the US withdrew from participation in the ICJ in 1984. Making it especially meaningless.

Posted by exJAG 2007-02-25 18:23|| 2007-02-25 18:23|| Front Page Top

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