Law in war
A brilliant article by Jonathan Schell:Does the regressive right, such fond worshippers of the constitution they, believe the president has the right to ignore the laws of the land in time of war? If so, could they point to the part of the constitution that gives him that right?
I know that's a bit difficult. Perhaps you'd like to try this one. We purportedly went to war with Iraq in the name of democracy, the rule of law and our values. What do those things mean? Democracy seems to mean no more than you vote once every four years, and what use is that? George Bush claims that his reelection entirely vindicated his every act in his last term and empowered him to do what he wishes in this one. George Bush appears to be above the law. And what are our "values"? I hear a lot of whining from some here about the "free market" but how come these great believers in "freedom" won't allow Bangladesh to sell the US cotton shirts without tariffs? Is competition only to be free in those areas in which the US has a huge comparative advantage? I note that Bangladesh is free to export nuclear submarines, which will help its economy no end. Naturally, were Bangladesh actually to develop nuclear technology, it would, being Muslim, become evil and need a severe bombing. More irony! Who says Americans can't do it!
posted by Dr Zen @ 11:00 am
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