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by Zigurd 4637 days ago
The result we get is that the executive of a government claims they have complete freedom of action regarding national security. National security becomes a magic word that unlocks unconstitutional actions when you mix domestic operations with national security.

Are you claiming that an international tribunal to try a case against an unlawful executive is worse? Or are you claiming that if the executive does it, it isn't unlawful?