| Just War - or a Just War | 2003-03-09 13:29 1 comment |
 by Flemming FunchNice article from Jimmy Carter in the New York Times. (A brief registration is required to access it). Carter is a good man and an intelligent man - somebody worthy of running a country. These days, like Clinton, he's somewhat breaking the unwritten rule for ex-presidents, of not commenting on or critisizing the current administration. But the U.S. has never had an administration like this one, so apparently willing to pour it all down the drain. "Profound changes have been taking place in American foreign policy, reversing consistent bipartisan commitments that for more than two centuries have earned our nation greatness. These commitments have been predicated on basic religious principles, respect for international law, and alliances that resulted in wise decisions and mutual restraint. Our apparent determination to launch a war against Iraq, without international support, is a violation of these premises."He goes on to explain criteria for having a "just" war.
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