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If a justification was given we'd be able to evaluate the worthiness of that decision - if there were technical notes about, for instance, food safety concerns,
by munk-a 1y ago
If a justification was given we'd be able to evaluate the worthiness of that decision - if there were technical notes about, for instance, food safety concerns, we could evaluate the justification against other standards in different areas of the world around proper formula storage.
Without a justification the decision is arbitrary and silences any ability to push back against it within the normal bounds of dialog. A justification would potentially allow aid groups to remedy whatever the specific deficiency is if it is a reasonable deficiency to remedy.
If there was a justification it might be acceptable - depending on the justification - without a justification it is unacceptable when there is such a clear need. The aid is blocked and there is no recourse to unblock it outside the current attempts to just smuggle it in.
- falconroar 1y agoStarving infants is justifiable sometimes? When?
- munk-a 1y agoIt is justifiable to stop a shipment of baby formula if that baby formula is known to be unsafe and carry bacteria that will kill infants. I think in this particular case it's quite safe to say that those blocking the shipments aren't acting in good faith, however.
- falconroar 1y agoDoes the food carry bacteria in reality? Why are we talking about bizarre hypotheticals?