2007-11-18 15:57:08 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Good question! The Nuremberg trails of the Nazi's set the rules around War and Soldiers behavior during War and we are abligated to follow those rules if we what to deserve our reputation as a just Nation and fair Nation in the World. We have not lived up to the standard that we ourselves set after World War Two was concluded and we were victorious.
It is no small matter. America's soul as a Nation is at stake. If we do not start telling the truth about our behavior in the World and start living up to the very standards we set for others and ourself, then we will not be the Nation that our Fathers and Mothers helped to create, and that will be a loss for America and for the World.
The questions are simple. What are we going to decide? What are we going to do? What is America as a Nation going to be in the future?
2007-11-18 16:17:33 · answer #1 · answered by zclifton2 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
There are a large host of federal and international laws including treaties signed by the US.
The US does have two limitations for engagement in the Constitution. The US Congress is the sole branch that can declare war and they have what is called "the power of the purse" to halt funding for war.
2007-11-18 16:01:34 · answer #2 · answered by Downriver Dave 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The US Military. They are the only truely civilized fighting force in the world, and they have a list of things they cannot do when faced with an implacable enemy with no rules except kill Americans...or anyone else that gets in the way.
2007-11-18 16:05:29 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It does. Congress can limit engagement by not funding it.
Wrong, wrong, wrong, DownriverDave. Congress cannot declare war. I challenge you to find that in the Constitution. Only the President can. Congress can decide to give him the money to sustain it, or not give him money. Period. And please. International law? What are you smoking? the International body is a joke. Led by petty despots and thugs.
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To:Downriver Dave
If you put your faith in International law, don't be surprised when only law abiding countries comply. Do you think Iran, Syria, and China to name just three have in their mind to obey International law? But you think it's smart to hamstring us with it?
zclifton2..........First things first. Please use spell check Dude. It's there for a reason. Secondly you haven't a clue about what your talking about. The Geneva convention states that "enemy combatants" must wear a uniform or badges that designate themselves as a unit representing a state. Why? To discourage Terrorism. Terrorist should be treated like the scummy cowards they are. Gitmo is too good for them.
2007-11-18 16:00:55 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Theoretically: The Geneva Convention, ethics, and American ideals.
Realistically: the guys holding the guns.
2007-11-18 16:40:17 · answer #5 · answered by avail_skillz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Commander-in-Chief.
2007-11-18 16:01:01 · answer #6 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The administration, namely the Defense Department.
2007-11-18 16:12:41 · answer #7 · answered by plezurgui 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
The Prez.
2007-11-18 16:10:36 · answer #8 · answered by dude 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This does....
2007-11-18 16:05:50 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋