Back to politics
I have to protest at the intimation that politics will be involved in the GCM and that "they" will "toe the party line". A GCM cannot be given any external direction; the Doc's lawyers would have a field day if this was the case. Additionally, some have cited the fact that a discussion on the legality of the war will preceed the trial - this has been originated by the Defence team who have an obvious interest in raising the issue and the GCM is obliged to give him his 15 mins of fame. Moreover, the point still has not been conceeded by some that the order itself needs to be considered in isolation from the legality of the "War" - It is a straightforward order that does not request the Doc to contravene international law, British law or the Geneva convention. The only thing the order seems to be at odds with is the Doc's morals and the salary of his legal team.
Edited due to pore spolleng and getting a quote wrong!
Last edited by Twonston Pickle; 2nd Nov 2005 at 10:53.