Isn't it curious how vociferously the Leftists cry for woman's and human rights...?
Posted by Cheap Seats Shaman *= on 3/17/2026, 17:27:47
...until the subject of Islam, Sharia law or Iran comes up and the hate they want the world to succumb to?
Leftists just can't seem to grasp the reality of the situation because it hurts their feelings. (and when it comes to Congress, it hurts their wallets as well)
Re: Isn't it curious how vociferously the Leftists cry for woman's and human rights...?
Several accepted norms of conduct prohibit Iran's use of the weapons as they have during Operation Epic Fury.
The Geneva Conventions cover the treatment of civilians and those who are no longer participating in hostilities. They emphasize the protection of non-combatants and prohibit indiscriminate attacks, which includes the use of cluster munitions especially if employed in a manner that fails to distinguish between combatants and civilians. Up to 40% of a cluster munition's bomblets do not detonate on impact but remain as threats for later during clean up or if the ball shaped objects are handled. They are especially tempting toy-like items often handled by children.
Under customary international humanitarian law, parties to a conflict must distinguish between military objectives and civilian objects and must take precautions to minimize civilian harm. Using cluster munitions in densely populated areas may violate these principles.
Although Iran is a party to the Convention on Certain Conventional Weapons, it has not ratified the specific Protocol V on explosive remnants of war, which includes some regulations that could impact the use of cluster munitions.
International human rights law requires all states to respect and ensure the rights of individuals within their jurisdiction. The use of cluster bombs violates rights to life and security in case of indiscriminate attacks.
While Iran may not be bound specifically by the Irish Convention on Cluster Munitions, it is still subject to a range of laws that can prohibit the use of such munitions, especially in contexts where civilian populations are at risk.
States are expected to adhere to international norms even if they haven't ratified specific treaties, based on customary practices and general principles of law.
