Reply #19: My understanding is that when one country signs a treaty with another, [View All]

[pampango]

they are agreeing to do or to not do something in exchange for something that they consider to be of equal or greater value. By agreeing to do or not do something, they are relinquishing some of their sovereignty.

If France and England want to agree to a trade treaty and they agree that disputes that cannot be resolved are decided by a mutually agreeable panel or body, are they not to be allowed to do this? If the French or British people want the members of this panel or body to be directly elected they should make sure that the enabling legislation provides for this.

Are you against all treaties between countries as infringements on sovereignty or just those treaties that have dispute resolution bodies that are not popularly elected?