"By the solemn undertaking they have given here in open court, these eleven men and seven women, representing all regions of the world and many different cultures, have made themselves the embodiment of our collective consciences," Annan said.
Big of them, really. Isn't the next step to burn 'em, or push 'em into the volcano, or send them out into the desert, or something?
True. I would have preferred something more along the lines of appropriate legal knowledge or expertiese. Conscience is no substitute for clear thinking. However, I am not a fan of the ICC; if they do find a volcano and can be induced to dive collectively into it, I shall applaud.
Cheers
Posted by: J.M. Heinrichs on March 11, 2003