Comments on: You’re a brave man, Euan Gray

By: Peter Clay

Peter Clay — Thu, 05 May 2005 11:09:00 +0000

There is a problem with "policy laundering" though, which is where a government pushes some international body to adopt a policy which would be unpopular at home, then claims to the domestic audience that it was forced to implement it. This is particularly a problem with patents, and more recently biometric IDs via ICAO.

I think international law that regulates nations (like the Geneva convention) is very sensible, but international law with jurisdiction over individuals is suspect.

By: N.I.B.

N.I.B. — Thu, 05 May 2005 03:32:00 +0000

Watch out Euan – DD will put you on his ‘Trot-Lot’ list if you’re not careful!

By: Andrew Bartlett

Andrew Bartlett — Wed, 04 May 2005 21:12:00 +0000

That is to say, windows on my computer screen. Obviously I don’t want anyone passing by to see that I read right-wing websites and draw the wrong conclusion.

By: Andrew Bartlett

Andrew Bartlett — Wed, 04 May 2005 20:55:00 +0000

Bad for your blood pressure? I imagine that I will be struck dead by a massive heart attack while reading Samizdata or some other right-wing website and the people discovering my dead body will draw all the wrong, and shameful, conclusions.

Perhaps I ought to disguise what I’m doing – maybe I should have some windows opn with hardcore porn and keep my trousers round my ankles while I surf the web for right-wing opinion. That would be a much more honourable way to die.

By: Euan Gray

Euan Gray — Wed, 04 May 2005 16:31:00 +0000

The answer is in the comments on the same thread.

EG

By: David Duff

David Duff — Wed, 04 May 2005 15:36:00 +0000

The "amazing ignorance" you refer to, derives, presumably, from the link you provided which said this: "Whom do I lobby to if I want to change international law? Whom do I vote for? If anyone knocks on your door between now and Thursday, ask 'em that. If they can come up with anything remotely within their jurusdiction, vote for 'em."

I keep re-reading it, but for the life of me, I can't see anything either 'amazing' or 'ignorant' about it. I thought it raised a rather pertinent question, particularly if you object to unelected people imposing laws on you.

By: Euan Gray

Euan Gray — Wed, 04 May 2005 14:56:00 +0000

I am flattered :)

EG