| 8 | “The 'insurgents' are terrorists and therefore not bound [protected?] by the Geneva Conventions.” |
Based on what we know so far, I think the Marine did the right thing, BUT...
It is incorrect to state that the Geneva Conventions do not apply to a non-signatory (the "insurgents"). Since the U.S. is a signatory, the GC's bind us to observe them during a conflict with a non-signatory.
However, it can be reasonably argued that there are other reasons the GC does not apply to these illegal combatants.
--Boot Hill
--Boot
In general, I don't think the terrorists in Fallujah qualify as illegal combatants if they carry their arms openly.
I meant that NO ONE is trying to demonize the "insurgents" for violating the Geneva Conventions by torturing and murdering civilian prisoners kidnapped off the street.
OUR SIDE is being held to a double standard in this war.