16 May '11 13:04>1 edit
First of all, I think it's incredibly arrogant of a European creation to think it can just assert jurisdiction over a sovereign head of state on another continent for his role in suppressing a local insurrection.
But aside from that...
Is he right?
According to Wikipedia, every person indicted by that "court" is African.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Criminal_Court#Investigations
Given that Africans have virtually no role in running the court, why should Africans respect its jurisdiction?
Oh, and how, pray tell, oh how, do they manage to spend almost 100 million Euros a year on this meaningless academics conference?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:International_Criminal_Court_contributions,_2008.png
What possibly costs that much? Do they really need their own high tech building and large staff?
Personally, I congratulate the Dutch for scoring this boondoggle. If nothing else, I'm sure the influx of capital helps their economy a bit. But that begs the question as to whether the Dutch really need the influx of capital. Hey, I have an idea. Move this "court" to Athens or Dublin. They could really use the cash.
But aside from that...
Deputy Foreign Minister Khalid Kaim said the court was a "baby of the European Union designed for African politicians and leaders" and its practices were "questionable".
Is he right?
According to Wikipedia, every person indicted by that "court" is African.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Criminal_Court#Investigations
Given that Africans have virtually no role in running the court, why should Africans respect its jurisdiction?
Oh, and how, pray tell, oh how, do they manage to spend almost 100 million Euros a year on this meaningless academics conference?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:International_Criminal_Court_contributions,_2008.png
What possibly costs that much? Do they really need their own high tech building and large staff?
Personally, I congratulate the Dutch for scoring this boondoggle. If nothing else, I'm sure the influx of capital helps their economy a bit. But that begs the question as to whether the Dutch really need the influx of capital. Hey, I have an idea. Move this "court" to Athens or Dublin. They could really use the cash.