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Originally Posted by 03USMC First let me tell you what I would agree with in the investigation of war crimes if the idea of the US investigating their own does not appeal to you.
A Military Court made up of the Countries Actually having troops in country. Not Nations that had, were thinking about it, or might send troops. But countries who's contingents are on the ground. Not solely the US but all Countries involved in the effort. I could agree with that.
What I could not agree with, and what I think is the major sticking right now. Is turning over Service Members to an international court as designated by an Organization who has called the war illegal. Who will with out a doubt appoint members from Countries who for the past three years have bashed the US and it's policies and who IMHO would convict any US Military members as a matter course to prove they were right.
In short I don't believe such a court would weigh the evidence and give an impartial judgement. |
So you are suggesting that every time we have a different war somewhere in the world, the members of this military court would have to change, reflecting the nationality of the troops on the ground.
I wonder whether or not this will be practical? Any court of law needs integrity and consistency. A court panel of international representatives would be very concerned that they would be demonstrating to the world that they are fair in their dealings with any accused soldier.
Any political pressure brought to bear on admissible evidence, verdicts and sentencing would quickly cause this court to lose respect in the world community, and then its probable demise.