Why should we follow or promulgate international law or undertake treaties?
Again, the Constitution has already answered that in Article VI (2) by stating that treaties made shall be the supreme law of the land. It is simply folly to think that we can live with an isolationist principle in today’s ever shrinking world. If we are to engage in the world, then we must do it with treaties that regulate a host of matters. To promote the general welfare of the US, we need to promote peace in the world, which we do through international law. Should the US participate in international efforts to create a mandatory regime to control carbon emissions to address global warming? Mandatory is a strong imposing word. I believe what you are implying in your question is: should we subject ourselves to arbitrary carbon control rules handed down by some external regime. I recommend leading rather than following. We need to help develop a responsible carbon model respective of both environmental and economic needs. Any controls need to be made in concert with overall economic de
