In unsigning the Rome Stature, which called for the establishment of an International Criminal Court, the Bush administration is setting a dangerous precedent for the future of multilateral agreements. The president’s own coalition against terrorism relies heavily on international cooperation and mutual trust between nations. How can we expect consistency and fidelity from our allies, if we aren’t accountable ourselves?

According to the United Nations Under-Secretary for Legal Affairs, no one in the world has ever “unsigned” a U.N. treaty: We can make history again by putting our name back on.

Brenda Cartwright

Ellsworth