>A ban on ex post facto law is such a core concept in Western civilization that it's pretty shocking anyone would actually think such a rule is a good idea. No

>A ban on ex post facto law is such a core concept in Western civilization that it's pretty shocking anyone would actually think such a rule is a good idea. Not really a fair comment IMHO. Western Civilizations also have the core concept that intent matters and that not every potential conflict/problem can be foreseen. Thus, you have vaguely worded laws that are subject to human interpretation (courts). I understand that ETH billed itself as being above all that. So I can see why some are justifiably upset. I just think your comment about ex post facto law is a little misleading given that there is, in fact, a great deal of wiggle room afforded to the courts in the West.