Kiwis go to War on Iraq

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http://www.stuff.co.nz/stuff/0,2106,3453386a10,00.html


Two New Zealanders look set to take on the world's superpowers in a court battle that could have momentous consequences.

Dunedin trained Royal Air Force doctor Malcolm Kendall-Smith and his Christchurch educated Queen's Counsel, Philip Sapsford, are challenging the British defence force and government over the legality of the war on Iraq.

Flight Lieutenant Kendall-Smith, 37, is the first officer to face a court martial for refusing to return to Iraq because he believes it is illegal. His defence team will be lead by Sapsford, 57, a specialist in international human rights law who grew up in Christchurch and was educated at St Andrew's College.

[malaise]

1. Good for them

this planet needs a few good men and women to stop this illegal war and accompanying genocide. To the Hague for Bliar and Bush!

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2. Re: kiwis

I'm glad to see there are some people out there willing to take a stand, even if it means facing a court martial. I thought everyone would have learned after WWII that "just following orders" wasn't an excuse... But it's harder to practice than it is to preach when your CO is breathing down your neck, I'm willing to bet. :(