Lets not get ahead of ourselves here. These are individual plaintiffs who brought a lawsuit in Germany because they think thats the best possible venue for them. The courts have made no rilings, and no evidence has yet been provided. Let's not get our panties in a wad because eleven plaintiffs in Germany sued Rummy and want him declared to be a war criminal.

People ask me all the time whether or not they "can sue" for this or that, and I always tell them anyone can pay a filing fee and sue anyone for anything. Whether or not they win the case is something altogether different.

For example anyone who was affected by alleged violations of the Geneva could plop down $200 or whatever it is and file a case against Bush or Rummy for a violation of the Geneva Conventions.
My guess is the case would get tossed out, but the matter could be filed.

This is an ill informed news story designed to grab people's attention, and create some of the extreme reactions already posted.

Lets be civil people. Lets see what the evidence is, and once we see the evidence then we can discuss whether or not these people have a case.