Even if that country has penalties that we in the U.S. find brutal or excessive?
2007-07-17 20:10:25 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
In accordance with treaties...you know Kelly...treaties...those things they mention in the Constitution?
2007-07-17 23:45:16 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, if you think the laws are brutal and excessive, you have two options.
1 Do not go there.
2 Do not break the law ,if your dumb enough to go.
1 The penalty is death for importation of drugs in Taiwan.
2 It is against the law in Singapore to spit on the sidewalk.
3 it is against the law in Thailand has harsh penalty for drug dealing /using up to the death penalty.
American are not given any special treatment, If you can't do the time don't commit the crime.
2007-07-18 03:17:01 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That question is very broad and open-ended, but generally speaking - absolutely, yes.
Everyone is responsible for their own behaviour, and when you are visiting a foreign country, you should know and respect the laws of that country. Being an American does not exempt you from their laws especially considering you chose to go to that country in the first place.
2007-07-18 03:16:23 · answer #3 · answered by sharky 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is simple, if you go to another country you become an ambassdor for the US. That means your actions will be judged to be that of all Americans. If your going to make me look like an asshole, screw you you get what you deserve.
Secondly ignorance of the law is no excuse for not knowing it. When you visit another nation you should know some of the language, and know a little bit about that nations rules.
Finally if you have done your research and thought wow this country treats criminals like they are criminals then dont go.
2007-07-18 03:36:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope. The US should protect its citizens. Like we could honestly be expected to know every law in the world along with its punishment. That is ridiculous. Bring them back home and try them for the crime here if you want, but I don't think I should get life in prison for smoking some weed in a foreign country when I would get a 90$ fine in America.
2007-07-18 03:13:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 3⤋
yes but no. no one knows all the rules of the country they are visiting. something here may be a $50 fine and there a sentence to have your arm cut off. it is that coutries right to punish you since you are in there boundries but at the same time i believe a person should be sent back to their homeland to face trial. that way a punishment would fit each individual and not be so harsh coming from a foreign land.
2007-07-18 03:14:47 · answer #6 · answered by bootleg 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Theoretically, yes.
I'm just waiting for Michael Jackson to attempt molesting a young boy in Dubai and see what happens.
2007-07-18 03:15:53 · answer #7 · answered by MoltarRocks 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends on the crime. I mean it would be kind of extreme to be locked up for spitting on the sidewalk or having a lock of hair sticking out of a burqa....but ultimately it is our responsibility to abide by the laws of the country that we are visiting.
2007-07-18 03:15:41 · answer #8 · answered by SavvyAsh 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
when in Rome...do as the Romans do. it applies anywhere. know the laws before you go to another country. some cultural are so ancient, just looking the wrong way could get you arrested.
2007-07-18 03:15:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They already are.
Remember that kid who vandalized in .. was it Singapore.. I think.. and he got caned. Government appealed to them of course and the kid didnt get as many smacks on the butt as a citizen there would have but he still got a a few welts to think about.
2007-07-18 03:14:45 · answer #10 · answered by sociald 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are asking if civilians can be tried in another country for committing a crime, yes they can. It happens frequently.
2007-07-18 03:13:07 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋