Right now, the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago is having a major debate on whether the country should repeal some of the constitutional privacy rights of its citizens in order to comply with FATCA legislation passed by the US Congress in 2010, or face imposition of sanctions by the US government designed to destroy Trinidad and Tobago's economy. In order to repeal constitutional rights of T&T citizens, 3/5 majority is required, and the opposition has been steadfastly opposed:
http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/news/Gov ... ATCA_89532
This debate involves examining the trade off of subordinating national sovereignty and constitutional rights to a foreign power (in the case the USA) or facing crippling financial sanctions that would likely land the country into depression.
Trinidad and Tobago has until September 30, 2017 to make its decision. A deadline of Monday February 20, 2017 is set for the passage of the legislation by the Government.
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"You have a responsibility to consider all sides of a problem and a responsibility to make a judgment and a responsibility to care for all involved." --Ian Danskin
19 Feb 2017, 10:41 pm
