Hillary's Obliterate Iran Threat Violates Laws

Why are alarm bells not ringing?

In chapter I, article II of the United Nations Charter, it states:

All Members shall refrain in their international relations from the threat or use of force against the territorial integrity or political independence of any state, or in any other manner inconsistent with the Purposes of the United Nations.

The U.N Charter was signed in San Francisco in 1945 by the United States along with 50 other countries. Each country is bound by its articles, and the treaty prevails over all other treaties (including 'special' relationships with other nations). In other words, regardless of any hypothetical attack on Israel, the United States is legally bound not to threaten Iran or any other country. This is also enshrined in the constitution. Article IV Clause II states:

This Constitution, and the laws of the United States which shall be made in pursuance thereof; and all treaties made, or which shall be made, under the authority of the United States, shall be the supreme law of the land; and the judges in every state shall be bound thereby, anything in the Constitution or laws of any State to the contrary notwithstanding.

It is incredible that public debate regarding Hillary Clinton's threat to annihilate Iran centers around campaign strategy rather than international law.

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Preemptive War is an Unlawful Act

Letter to the Editor: Opednews.com

Preemptive War is an Unlawful Act

Preemptive war is a violation of the UN Charter and of our Constitution. The guilty parties include those who promulgated it, voted to fund it or acted to obscure the wrongdoing involved.

The charges should be extended to those above a level of responsibility [GS15 for example] across the three branches of government. There is no reason for them to remain in their posts while the judicial process continues.

For their protection [from angry mobs etc] they should be incarcerated until they can be proven innocent.

I welcome any lawful program suggestions to end preemptive war as a policy alternative.
-- Jason Paz