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>In this new aggression, the US/UK have violated >international law by attacking without authorization. >They have violated numerous articles of the Geneva >Conventions, the last of which was not protecting >property. >This would in my opinion constitute a violation by the >occupying force of its responsibilities for which it >should pay compensations. Of course, but it is a question of power. Let's say the UN, World Court, or whoever ruled that the US/UK must pay: who is to enforce it? They have already shown they are willing to ignore legal and ethical boundaries. No one should "underestimate" the arrogance of the present US government, or it's disregard for opposition. The administration policy is based on the concept of "might makes right", and only opposing power (economic) will deter them or force them to act honorably. Millions of demonstrators were ignored by Bush -- who would not base his decisions on "focus groups". We should look to the history of the labor unions for a model. ________________________________________________________________ Sign Up for Juno Platinum Internet Access Today Only $9.95 per month! Visit www.juno.com _______________________________________________ Sent via the discussion list of the Campaign Against Sanctions on Iraq. To unsubscribe, visit http://lists.casi.org.uk/mailman/listinfo/casi-discuss To contact the list manager, email casi-discuss-admin@lists.casi.org.uk All postings are archived on CASI's website: http://www.casi.org.uk