Topic: International Law

Archie Lowe, a factional president of the Republic of Texas, discusses the recent conclusion of the standoff in the Davis Mountains involving Rick McLaren. Lowe characterizes the participants as international political prisoners and expresses regret that the peaceful, lawful process originally planned with the United Nations and The Hague was compromised by outside influences and internal factions.

Archie Lowe explains that Rick McLaren believed he was acting under international rules of war and self-defense during the hostage situation, despite having been impeached by the provisional government in March. The segment also touches on the imprisonment of Joanne Turner for violating court orders regarding liens, labeling her a political prisoner.

The Republic of Texas organization continues to operate its congress and foreign affairs despite the incarceration of its leadership. Richard McLaren explains that the group is utilizing modern United Nations human rights treaties and the historical Law of Nations to challenge the legality of the 1845 annexation. He threatens to use these international legal frameworks to disrupt international commerce and bring the current court system to a standstill.

A survivor disputes government claims that a fellow Davidian committed suicide, noting that the body had multiple bullet wounds despite a "smooth" stomach. The discussion also labels the use of CS gas as a violation of laws that would prohibit its use even against foreign enemies.

A caller identified as trial attorney Pierre Laucie proposes a solution to global conflict involving the dissolution of national armies and the creation of an international elected judiciary. The hosts and guests express skepticism regarding the viability of total disarmament given the current world system. They briefly touch upon the role of the United States within the United Nations and the challenges of maintaining national sovereignty.