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but the law was unimportant as it was never going to be used in a serious manner against the another developed country like America or Britain, it was just being abused by people to make a political statement. And because it was causing a public relations fiasco between belgium and America it was scrapped, thats all there is to it. The blockign of the ICC on hte other hand is a matter of importance.
Well, living in Belgium, I was strongely opposed to that law. (which was written in the early '90ies btw. It jut got rewritten this year)
What in hells name does a tiny country like Belgium think they can do against a giant like the USA?
We're in recession here, and an embargo from the US is not really what we need.
Besides, the law was written in such a manner that any psycho out there could have filed a complaint to any other living being on earth.
EVERY nations leader can be accused of actively/passively being part of genocide somewhere on the planet. So every leader had to be afraid to come to Belgium and get arrested?
It was a dumb law, and I'm glad it was corrected.
Besides, what about the War Tribunal at The Hague? Did we really need a second one in Brussels too?
Ron.
The Hague is good enough for me and it is internationally supported.
I couldn't say the same for Belgium if they arrested Bush.
I'd think it hillarious but I wouldn't fancy your chances.
Oblivion,
As for your question I say yes they do think the term "Human Rights" applies to someone else.
Neil
Well the USA did threaten that they would invade the Netherlands if any USA citizens were to be imprisoned here. Perhaps we could use Belgium as a holding camp for USA citizens accused of crimes against humanity while awaiting trial.Quote:
Originally posted by Ron@21 July 2003 - 15:24
Well, living in Belgium, I was strongely opposed to that law. (which was written in the early '90ies btw. It jut got rewritten this year)
What in hells name does a tiny country like Belgium think they can do against a giant like the USA?
We're in recession here, and an embargo from the US is not really what we need.
Besides, the law was written in such a manner that any psycho out there could have filed a complaint to any other living being on earth.
EVERY nations leader can be accused of actively/passively being part of genocide somewhere on the planet. So every leader had to be afraid to come to Belgium and get arrested?
It was a dumb law, and I'm glad it was corrected.
Besides, what about the War Tribunal at The Hague? Did we really need a second one in Brussels too?
Nigel.
Is Belgium the Cuba of Europe then? :D
at least they'll get a fairer trial in Europe.
Neil
Oh, I dont know.....Quote:
I couldn't say the same for Belgium if they arrested Bush.
:lol: :lol:
You might have an unpresidented rush to join up.Quote:
Originally posted by Rat Faced@24 July 2003 - 16:40
Oh, I dont know.....Quote:
I couldn't say the same for Belgium if they arrested Bush.
:lol: :lol:
the support could be overwhelming.
The help is on it's way.
:D :lol:
Neil
Belgium must be bigger that I thought.Quote:
Originally posted by nigel123@24 July 2003 - 16:01
Perhaps we could use Belgium as a holding camp for USA citizens accused of crimes against humanity while awaiting trial.
I'm from the USA and the only thing I know about Belgium is waffles.
...and skweeky, and Ron. :DQuote:
Originally posted by Spindulik@26 July 2003 - 07:29
I'm from the USA and the only thing I know about Belgium is waffles.
But you never heard about "Manneke Pis"?
Belgian chocolats?
Chicory?
Jacques Brel?
Stella Artois?
Hoegaerden?
Jean Claude Van Damme?
P.P. Rubens?
Belgian Bolognese?