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In response to "Do you think it was right to violate Pakistan's sovereignty to kill Osama Bin Laden? -- nm" by Bacon

International law isn't really about what's right and wrong - it's about what countries can do, and what they can get away with.

Posted by Roger More (aka RogerMore) Aug 15 '12, 19:55

America could get away with violating Pakistan's sovereignty because it had a reason for doing so that it could justify to the international community and because it gives Pakistan billions a year in aid and for its support in the war in Afghanistan.

America also accepted the risk that there would be later reprisals (against, say, US forces in the region) as a result of its actions.

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International Law is about who you are not what is right and wrong. If you are one of the "good countries" you can do much more. If you aren't in - Bacon Aug 15, 19:58 2
- No. If you are one of the powerful countries, you can do much more. -- nm - Roger More Aug 15, 20:01 1
  - I stand corrected. Yes, replace powerful with "good" -- nm - Bacon Aug 15, 20:02

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International law isn't really about what's right and wrong - it's about what countries can do, and what they can get away with.

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