But IS, as outlined above, is not regarded as a state. How can it be denied recognition? Not by appealing to any legal rule, but by invoking the moral imperative that violence and terror cannot be rewarded. Politics provides the morality - and subjectivity - that the law lacks.'
What gives other states the right to declare that another state has no moral right to exist? Why isn't the law the supreme arbitrator?
But IS, as outlined above, is not regarded as a state. How can it be denied recognition? Not by appealing to any legal rule, but by invoking the moral imperative that violence and terror cannot be rewarded. Politics provides the morality - and subjectivity - that the law lacks.'
What gives other states the right to declare that another state has no moral right to exist? Why isn't the law the supreme arbitrator?
From the Syrian constitution:
Chapter 1 Basic Principles
Part 1 Political Principles
Article 1 [Arab Nation, Socialist Republic] (1) The Syrian Arab Republic is a democratic, popular, socialist, and sovereign state. No part of its territory can be ceded. Syria is a member of the Union of the Arab Republics.
From the Iraqian constitution:
Article 1:
The Republic of Iraq is a single federal, independent and fully sovereign state in which the system of government is republican, representative, parliamentary, and democratic, and this Constitution is a guarantor of the unity of Iraq.
Article 2: First: Islam is the official religion of the State and is a foundation source of legislation: A. No law may be enacted that contradicts the established provisions of Islam B. No law may be enacted that contradicts the principles of democracy. C. No law may be enacted that contradicts the rights and basic freedoms stipulated in this Constitution.
They have a really messy constitution (more like the Canadian one than the Azerbaijani one), but an indivisibility clause is also in the 1925 edition.
I stress, once again, that these clauses have greater likelihood the closer you are to the former USSR.
Re: A state
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 2:58 am
by saxitoxin
I voted only the DPRK as it has the two integral characteristics of statehood - monopoly of violence in its territory, and recognition by other states.
Taiwan and Palestine only each have one of the integral characteristics, Taiwan a monopoly of violence, and Palestine recognition by other states.
The others seem to have zero of the characteristics, though I suppose one could debate how true that is in any of these cases.
I realize you are a self proclaimed maverick, but suggest you reacquaint yourself with world geography as to where America's worst threats exist on this planet. Fact is, you are personally at a minimum risk period. While the rest of us in the Americas are more likely to be murdered by local residents other than terrorists associated with either Syria or Iraq. All existential hazards are in your mind.
Re: A state
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 6:25 pm
by _sabotage_
Dear little person,
Even my secretary can't be bothered to capitalize you. The US is extremely proud of ISIS. What do you think about the uniforms? They shall bring security to the people for years to come.
Posted: Tue Jan 06, 2015 2:28 am