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To: carranza2 who wrote (169143)	6/8/2006 4:33:38 PM
From: D. Long	of 793759

I don't think the UN itself thinks it is the only entity which can sanction the use of force Actually, I think it does. Article I of the UN Charter: #3 All Members shall settle their international disputes by peaceful means in such a manner that international peace and security, and justice, are not endangered. #4 All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations. States are allowed to use force to repel aggression, that whole "imminent" thing, only until the UNSC has pondered and passed judgment from its high Socratic tower. Derek

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