To: James W. Fannin; archy
I am surprised that O'Conner wasn't on the side of making foreign convictions applicable.
252 posted on
03/24/2007 8:46:41 AM PDT by
B4Ranch
("Steer clear of entangling alliances with any portion of the foreign world." -George Washington-)
To: B4Ranch
The
opinion includes reference to unjust traditions in foreign countries, such as where the testimony of one man is equal to that of two women. The prevailing opinion is clearly concerned about rule of law issues. The opinion could be said to express a sense of superiority regarding
western, especially American culture.
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