The UN missed a great chance to arrest a war criminal today.

[reprobate]

Under the principle that the land and buildings of the embassy of a country is actually their territory, no matter if it is withing the US, I believe the same is applied to the land and buildings of the UN.

Using that principle, could not the UN have arrested bush if he was wanted in another country for war crimes? And it would not be difficult to find a country that would charge him with it.

[Muddleoftheroad]

1. Pick a problem

What country would that be? The nation of the UN? Who are their citizens? Where is their army?

Which takes me to the next point. The quick result of your plan would have been to see a gun battle between Secret Service and UN security. Followed by the storming of the UN by American troops and the arrest and conviction of all involved.

[Blue_Chill]

2. You wanted a WWIII?

Because all nations involved would have recieved a nuclear fruit basket thanking them for their actions had they done what you suggest.

[reprobate]

3. Hey, guys, it just reflects my frustration with our position today.

I lead a full fantasy life. It makes a great dream.

[Alpharetta]

4. I saw the humor in your post

I know you didn't mean it literally.

Maybe someday we can arrest him. Geez, how has Kissinger still not been arrested?

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

7. Welcome to DU

I did management consulting with the first Carter Center staff! :hi: ( saw your profile)

[mandyky]

5. Like the Secret Service would let that happen!!

I agree, but very unlikely.

[mandyky]

6. Has a charge actually been leveled against

this regime? They could have gotten Powell and Rice too!! LOL

[DCDemo]

8. I agree.

We need to bring these war criminals to justice for our reputation and to insure the image and strength and confederation of the United Nations. They are the ONLY organization with any clout that stands against war crimes and is taked with prosecuting those who commit them.