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American authorities are they are convinced of their impunity and the ability to freely commit war crimes, writes the Nation.
Author Rebecca Gordon urges Americans to be “a little less exceptional” and for the authorities to direct at least some of the money allocated to “an unviable military apparatus” to the real needs of Americans.
“Wouldn't it be great if at least some of that money went to the new child tax credit?” he writes.
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Gordon also recalled the reluctance of the United States to sign treaty on the International Criminal Court – Rome Statute. In this regard, the United States and its citizens cannot be tried under the laws of international criminal law. The Senate has not ratified the document, and since the days of Bill Clinton, US presidents have not expressed a desire to recognize an international treaty.
< p>According to the browser, the impunity of the US is confirmed by its astronomical spending on the defense industry, the presence of 750 recognized military bases in 80 countries and the launching of many wars, especially by introducing troops to Iraq in 2003.