Keep in mind, that Iraq is the result of failed diplomacy.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20071031/ap_on_go_ca_st_pe/us_iraq_embassy
2007-10-31 07:06:34 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
U.S. Diplomats are not under any obligation to fill the posts, they are not under Military rule, at the most they can lose their jobs, so your idea is meaningless, as was posting it under Y/A Military.
2007-10-31 07:16:06 · answer #1 · answered by conranger1 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Failed diplomacy! You've got to be kidding.
No, they should not be tried for treason because the situation is not of their doing. Diplomacy should have been tried BEFORE the bombing started.
I just watched a newscast where some of the diplomats are saying 'it would be suicide' (to go to Iraq). If that's the case, why in the hell are our troops there?
Send Bush & Cheney.
2007-11-01 16:10:08 · answer #2 · answered by Annie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Iraq is the result of failed diplomacy? You are kidding, right?
As for the diplomats, of course they shouldn't be tried for treason. Try checking out Article 3, Sect. 3.1 of that pesky U.S. Constitution, "Treason against the United States, shall consist only in levying War against them, or in adhering to their Enemies, giving them Aid and Comfort." Clearly, "I don't want to go" is not mentioned.
You might also want to take a peek at the 13th Amendment which addresses involuntary servitude at the hands of the government as well as private citizens and institutions. However, they should definitely be looking for other employment.
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2007-10-31 14:28:34 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Treason is a defined crime under the US Code:
TITLE 18 > PART I > CHAPTER 115 > § 2381
2381. Treason
Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.
Refusing a Posting to IRAQ wouldn't constitute Treason for a State Department member... BUT, they should be terminated from Government Service
2007-10-31 14:37:21 · answer #4 · answered by mariner31 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, but they need a sharp reminder exactly what "public service" means.
And how in the world is "Iraq the result of failed diplomacy"? That's simply inane.
2007-10-31 14:18:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
They get called and they can take it or leave their job. Many diplomats want cushion jobs in Europe, Canada or some tropical place without too much poverty.
2007-10-31 17:54:25 · answer #6 · answered by gregory_dittman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would prefer a sunny workplace with a close beach far from the war rather than the war zone,too.
If they do not fit the demands, they should leave.
2007-10-31 16:30:33 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tried for treason? No.
However, they can be fired from the Foreign Service. The Foreign Service is quite clear when they hire you, that you must be available for worldwide service.
2007-10-31 14:09:56 · answer #8 · answered by Colonel Sturgeon 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I think treason is a stretch. If they can't meet the conditions of their employment they should be released.
2007-10-31 14:12:38 · answer #9 · answered by Isaac 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ya can't go quite that far, but since they don't want the job they should be asked to seek other employment.
2007-10-31 15:09:48 · answer #10 · answered by tom l 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋