[Beckwith]

And federal law trumps Vattel.

No, it does not.

Of course it does, silly!

[MamaTexan]

Of course it does, silly!

And you evidence for this is what, exactly?

I show you evidence from not one, but TWO eminently known and respected legal minds to prove my assertion and all you can do is tell me I'm wrong and call me 'silly'?

Dude....

that is just beyond pathetic.