Reply #3: The U.S. pulled out of the ICC

[jamesinca]

They also asked to have a special period of time when they would not be charged with crimes during the "war on terror" and it was granted. That crime free time zone has since expired and was not renewed if I remember correctly. It came up for renewal right after the stories of Abu Gharaib prison made the news, the U.S. did not ask for an extension. Personally I think removing the U.S. as a permanent member of the UN Security Council and replacing them with another country such as Japan would do more to remind the US of what their place is in this world. If anybody presses charges it needs to be based on principle and the law. Otherwise they would be acting like John Bolton and George Bush.

I think Tony Blair is the most vulnerable to a hearing at the ICC. Britain did not pull out of the international treaties, he is not excused nor has he asked for one.