A lot of interesting points of view, who says guys only think with their dicks. While Chomsky may subscribe to an ideal world, can it be argued that we are capable of it ? Let's face it, is there anybody on this Board that hasn't broken the rules in one way or another ? International Law, just like a By-Law is only as effective as the individual's willingness to obey it, or the authors ability to enforce it. When Israel went into Argentina after Eichmann, they did exactly what the U.S. did going after bin Laden. Not much was said or done there either. International Law is meant for Tin Pot Dictators, not for the U.S. or China or anybody they choose to support.
As to our laws and enforcement, we get what we allow, what we are willing to tolerate. Do you really think that if the majority of Canadians stood up and said enough is enough we would be subject to the kind of security we go through at the airports, no. The economic pressure of people refusing to fly and put up with that crap would very quickly see a dramatic change on things are being done. I'd say, what it comes down to is where do you as an individual draw the line at government control of your life and what are you willing to do when they step over it ?
