Assignment #7

Part I

What are Jackson’s arguments in support of the charter of London?

Jackson supports the charter because he thinks that this is the Germans "last hope".  They will be judged and at the same time have a chance to speak on their own behalf and defend them selves. Jackson believes that the charter will make international law stronger and make People grow to respect and follow the law. 

What are Wyzanki’s arguments against the legality of the charter?

Wyzanski believes that the defendants at Nuremburg trial should be punished. Although he may feel that way, he is against the charter because he does not think it is completely fair considering the fact that the soldiers were not wrong for taking orders from their superiors. Wyzanski says that there is no such thing as laws for war crimes. There was no law there was nothing to obey besides your superiors. He argues that what they did was wrong but they did not do it because they wanted, instead they did it because they were merely obeying orders, which was their job. 

Part II

I do agree with the sentence that was given to Graner. There is no excuse for sexually humiliating hundreds of people. Although he was told to do it, I do not believe him when he says that he believed it to be lawful. He still chose to do it. Just because he was told does not mean he had to do it. He could have refused and dealt with the consequences. Ultimately it was his decision to go along with the abuse.