the united states knows best when it comes to foreign criminals
since the news comes from the washington post, this is probably a more-lasting link.
The United States has withdrawn from an international agreement that guarantees jailed foreigners the right to talk to consular officers, a protocol that has been used by opponents of capital punishment, The Washington Post reported on Thursday.
apparently, it’s an inconvenience in our prison economy, most particularly the parts involved in the death penalty, to let foreigners charged with crimes in the united states consult with their consular officials.
on the upside, i guess this means our foreign friends can cut back on their staffing requirements here….