Irish law firm in 'war crimes' suit (against U.S. soldiers)

The Telegraph (U.K.) ^ | 09/01/03 | Ted Oliver

[CanadianLibertarian]

This is garbage. There is no need for an investigation. Even if there were violations of the Geneva Convention - and there were not - the Iraqis have no legal standing to sue American troops. Furthermore, Irish nationals have no business representing anyone in American courts. Furthermore, there is no legal basis for suing or otherwise prosecuting anyone for anything done in wartime unless there is blatant evidence of deliberate flouting of the laws of war. Killing enemy civilians who disobey military orders in a war zone or occupied territory is perfectly acceptable.

[BigAndy]

I don't disagree. Except in one thing. You know, and I know that there has been no "deliberate flouting of the rules of war". These Irish guys are offering to do our job for us by proving that to the rest of the world. We've got nothing to hide - let 'em spend their money. It can only be good to be open and upfront about this. Otherwise we leave ourselves open to accusations of a cover-up.