Quote:
Originally Posted by Botnst
It's our own law, passed by Congress. And yes, there are laws associated with war. The USA is a signatory of the Geneva Conventions. These are given the force of law through the UCMJ, civilian laws, and the chain of command.
|
It is also an Executive Order, originated by ( gasp!) RRR, and signed by all Presidents since with only minor revisions to the wording.