Originally Posted by
Jolly Green
What is the right thing to do? What is the legal thing to do? Certainly the Taliban and AQ can fit nicely under the definition of unlawful combatants. Even if they don't then the Geneva conventions allow reciprocity and retribution. In other words, if one side violates the rules the other side can violate the same rules. If the Taliban have made a habit of torturing and executing prisoners, then we can. But should we?
When I first read your post I thought your post was nonsense. Then I rechecked what I had posted earlier
Ratifying the treaty binds the nation to uphold these rights regardless of the behavior of the opposing nation
You said:
if one side violates the rules the other side can violate the same rules
Now I see lawyer speak wriggle room. Clealy AQ is a side and not a nation. How does the GC apply in what is a police action?
our troops were to be engaged in action in support of the civil power
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Each unit should have a
zampolit to whom all prisoners are handed.