RoccoR
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P F Tinmore, et al,
When we, in science, talk about life, we often speak of the critical elements to life. We are a carbon-based life form and so we think of Hydrogen, Carbon, Nitrogen and Oxygen. Having said that, where would we be without the other Alkali Metals, Earth Metals, Metalloids, Non-Metals, Halogens, Noble Gases and Rare Earth Elements? It is possible to speak of a process and yet, not mention every single element that is important to the process.
The essentials to a "Peace Process" are the ability to agree, compromise, and open channels for a continuing dialog. Concepts like "justice and international law" are basic molecules to the outcome of agreement. Justice is subjective. In the US there is no crime for which "stoning" is a justified penalty; just as we don't cut a pickpocket's hand off for theft. Globally, international law is a consensus outcome; it cannot be reached without "agreement."
While I agree that "justice and international law" are basic to the "peace process," they are molecules formed out of agreement, compromise, and open (good faith) channels for an honest and continuing dialog that leads to consensus.
A "peace process" does not have to comply with "justice and international law" to be successful. Success is based on whether the outcome culminates in a lasting peace.
Most Respectfully,
R
When we, in science, talk about life, we often speak of the critical elements to life. We are a carbon-based life form and so we think of Hydrogen, Carbon, Nitrogen and Oxygen. Having said that, where would we be without the other Alkali Metals, Earth Metals, Metalloids, Non-Metals, Halogens, Noble Gases and Rare Earth Elements? It is possible to speak of a process and yet, not mention every single element that is important to the process.
(COMMENT)I don't know. Have you ever hears of either of them mentioned in the peace process?
The essentials to a "Peace Process" are the ability to agree, compromise, and open channels for a continuing dialog. Concepts like "justice and international law" are basic molecules to the outcome of agreement. Justice is subjective. In the US there is no crime for which "stoning" is a justified penalty; just as we don't cut a pickpocket's hand off for theft. Globally, international law is a consensus outcome; it cannot be reached without "agreement."
While I agree that "justice and international law" are basic to the "peace process," they are molecules formed out of agreement, compromise, and open (good faith) channels for an honest and continuing dialog that leads to consensus.
A "peace process" does not have to comply with "justice and international law" to be successful. Success is based on whether the outcome culminates in a lasting peace.
Most Respectfully,
R