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Allies found them, Chemical weapons...

Contributor: codc01

Date: 2003-04-08 14:24:27


"Actions in Iraq under Saddam's regime could be deemed illegal because the authorities don't want those actions taken."

Sorry I don't understand this sentence. Can you clarify please, who's actions?? The 'coalition' action's or the actions of Saddam's regime to their people?

"Illegal acts are distinct from immoral acts. "

I totally agree with you... Sometimes there are laws which are immoral!! But, if the laws are agreed to by most countries of the world - then why would one country revoke that law all of a sudden? For me, if a clear majority of the world population (i think its more difficult to apply to a country) approves a law, then it should at least minimally moral..

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