To: X-FID
Actually, on additional thought, I beleive the argument that allows trial for these particular POW's may be based upon the fact that they themselves operated outside of the International Laws of Armed Conflict when they committed atrocities against unarmed civilians. This may make them 'not only POW's but war criminals (similar to the notorious NAZI war criminals), but I will research this.
To: Magnum44
Actually, on additional thought, I beleive the argument that allows trial for these particular POW's may be based upon the fact that they themselves operated outside of the International Laws of Armed Conflict when they committed atrocities against unarmed civilians. This may make them 'not only POW's but war criminals (similar to the notorious NAZI war criminals), but I will research this. Good point, actually a "crimes against humanity" charge is more than appropriate, in this case.
111 posted on
11/16/2001 1:27:01 PM PST by
X-FID
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson