Institutional responsibility

One theory of war crimes says that commanders are those most culpable.  They issue orders, whereas those who commit wrongs at the bottom of the food chain are simply functionaries.

This resembles an argument advanced in a Kentucky court that the Pope is responsible for alleged sex abuse.  It’s beginning to look like this will be the story of the year.

-Sam

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March 31, 2010 · Filed Under Sam

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