After Bush’s ultimatum to Saddam Hussein, it is important that we remember that this military action, with or without the support of the United Nations, is illegal by a variety of international treaties and laws, while there are also serious questions about the legality of Bush’s undeclared war here in the United States.
Relevant Articles:
- The Guardian: Law Unto Themselves
- Z Net: UN Resolution or not, this war is illegal
- Legal Inquiry: Legality of the Use of Force in Iraq (37 page report)
- Common Dreams: Presidential War Unconstitutional
As the war gets closer, activists around the world are engaging in a variety of direct actions designed to make it harder for the government to wage war. Here in Michigan, activists in Traverse City delayed a troop deployment and in London activists halted trading at London's International Petroleum Exchange, while numerous other actions continue around the world.
