OK, what if one party doesn't provide an identity cards? Problem with much of
the Geneva convention is not the moral principles they espouse, but some of
the then norms of warfare which don't seem to apply now. It gives those who
wish to find ways around rules the excuses they need. We need as a country to
have this moral discussion so that we all accept the risk - additional deaths
will occur - for the rewards - continuation of our current freedoms.
As far as the ticking time bomb argument, I find this a very dangerous
perspective. It provides those looking for information an almost unlimited
power, and as the Stanford study and the Iraqi prison scandal have shown,
power corrupts.
Andy
Each Party to a conflict is required to furnish the persons under its
jurisdiction who are liable to become prisoners of war, with an
identity card showing the owner's surname, first names, rank, army,
regimental, personal or serial number or equivalent information, and
date of birth.
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