SI
SI
discoversearch

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor.  We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community.  If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.
Politics : Sharks in the Septic Tank
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  
To: TimF who wrote (74218)9/9/2003 11:44:53 PM
From: Lazarus_Long  Read Replies (1) of 82486
 
Spies are "illegal combatants"? Got a cite? I thought they were charged with espionage.

Pirates? There a specific crime of piracy. Again, got a cite?

Also while the administration has been insisting that the Geneva convention does not apply to Al-Qaeda they have to my knowledge basically complied with its restrictions.
Oh gawd. I tried digging into those conventions before and lost my way.

BUT: I thought the conventions required that the enemy power be notified that a specific person had been captured and was being help POW. Since the administration won't even name these prisoners, how can that be being met?

Also, I thought the International Red Cross had right of inspection. I've yet to hear of that.
Report TOU ViolationShare This Post
 Public ReplyPrvt ReplyMark as Last ReadFilePrevious 10Next 10PreviousNext  

HomeMailHotSubjectMarksPeopleMarksKeepersSettings
Terms Of UseContact UsCopyright/IP PolicyPrivacy PolicyAbout UsFAQAdvertise on SI
© 2025 Knight Sac Media.  Data provided by Twelve Data, Alpha Vantage, and CityFALCON News