01-23-2014, 11:45 AM
I don't disagree with "my house, my rules".
Also don't expect the views and laws of other countries to conform to me, as an American, when I travel there. Presumptuous and naive.
But, keeping one's word is important and significant, to me - whether on a micro level in ones own home, or on a macro level as a member of the global community. Either don't sign the agreement in the first place if you don't intend/can't keep it, push to amend it if some of the terms no longer apply or no longer carry merit, or bow out of the agreement. To simply ignore a commitment while expecting others to respect their side of it is something that I can understand generating legitimate objections.
In this case, I'm glad Tamayo is dead; he deserved it. I do wish his case would have been handled in a manner that didn't fuel such media attention and add costs to the already cumbersome death penalty process. Advise these foreign citizens charged of capital crimes of their rights to consular counsel right away, as agreed. It might add some cost/delay on the front end, but that's better than the back end, IMO.
P.s. I think it might make sense to amend the treaty/agreement (which I generally support) to separate illegal immigrants from foreign travelers/diplomats/residents. To me, there's a difference between sneaking into a country to live and then breaking its laws when positioning oneself as an unofficial citizen, vs. legally traveling or residing in a country temporarily. I don't think the treaty will be reviewed or amended any time soon (if ever), but such a distinction makes sense in my mind.
Also don't expect the views and laws of other countries to conform to me, as an American, when I travel there. Presumptuous and naive.
But, keeping one's word is important and significant, to me - whether on a micro level in ones own home, or on a macro level as a member of the global community. Either don't sign the agreement in the first place if you don't intend/can't keep it, push to amend it if some of the terms no longer apply or no longer carry merit, or bow out of the agreement. To simply ignore a commitment while expecting others to respect their side of it is something that I can understand generating legitimate objections.
In this case, I'm glad Tamayo is dead; he deserved it. I do wish his case would have been handled in a manner that didn't fuel such media attention and add costs to the already cumbersome death penalty process. Advise these foreign citizens charged of capital crimes of their rights to consular counsel right away, as agreed. It might add some cost/delay on the front end, but that's better than the back end, IMO.
P.s. I think it might make sense to amend the treaty/agreement (which I generally support) to separate illegal immigrants from foreign travelers/diplomats/residents. To me, there's a difference between sneaking into a country to live and then breaking its laws when positioning oneself as an unofficial citizen, vs. legally traveling or residing in a country temporarily. I don't think the treaty will be reviewed or amended any time soon (if ever), but such a distinction makes sense in my mind.