[Enterprise]

"He told Australian television that international law was no longer adequate to confront the threats to national security."

I've always considered the phrase "international law" to be code word for "hate America first." But, to the point, he is correct. "International law" does not truly exist and is totally useless to combat terrorism. The terrorists will ultimately win the terrorism war by simple means of attrition, because they are in unlimited supply. It's time to limit the supply.

[blam]

" It's time to limit the supply."

Starting with the mosques. (Saudia Arabia first.)

[toddst]

To add to your comment, it's time to hit the supply of terrorists - whever they are!

[laredo44]

they are in unlimited supply

I believe terrorists are in very limited supply. You make it seem as if just anybody can and will become terrorists. That doesn't ring true to me.

[Bernard Marx]

Bump.

[Citizen Tom Paine]

I don't recall exactly, but "International Law" is only what the Nations say it is. There is no "International Law" about pre-emptive strikes at persons who have vowed to kill you and your children and your grandchildren. In fact, a much older "law" of self defense kicks in.

I would argue that a terrorists stands in a similar position as a pirate did in the 1600s. Any government could strike at them, kill them, drag them off, try them, and hang them without the nation where they happened to be located in or operating out of objecting. IMHUO.

But, keep your powder dry.