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And I've responded to yours Libby Send a noteboard - 24/11/2009 04:57:58 AM
I am not defending the Bush Administration or its abysmal policies, which did lead us to the position we are in today.

However, there is no reason we should spend the money associated with a Federal trial if we can have a radically less expensive military tribunal pursue the matter.


I’ve already stated my reasons why a Militiary tribunal in Mohammed’s case would do more harm than good. The fact that it would be a PR boon for al Qeada is undeniable, I prefer not doing them that favor. Not only that, but as I stated and as the recent history shows the tribunals don’t even work that well.

The attorney general made a different call on Mohammed than the Bush administration did. The wisdom of that judgment will be determined by future events. But none of you are helping your case by understating the criminal justice system's capacities, overstating the military system's virtues and bumper-stickering a reasonable decision.
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No need to interrogate Osama bin Laden? beckstcw - 20/11/2009 12:48:27 AM 1256 Views
oO uhm, what? LadyLorraine - 20/11/2009 12:54:13 AM 721 Views
If they're tried INSIDE the US, then yes, they are entitled to due process. Tom - 20/11/2009 01:44:08 AM 620 Views
Yeah, a lot of people were fuzzy on that till this started. The Name With No Man - 20/11/2009 09:30:39 AM 743 Views
on the other hand, we're more than willing to take them out back with a confession. LadyLorraine - 20/11/2009 06:34:12 PM 739 Views
As it seems we will. The Name With No Man - 24/11/2009 09:41:18 AM 724 Views
New York is now asking for $75 MILLION for the KSM trial Tom - 20/11/2009 01:43:26 AM 670 Views
Its to salve their conscinse Ryan - 20/11/2009 01:55:08 AM 677 Views
That's exactly the problem! beckstcw - 20/11/2009 01:58:37 AM 685 Views
If this trial were being held in any other country beckstcw - 20/11/2009 01:56:07 AM 675 Views
It's a terrible precedent no matter how you look at it. Tom - 20/11/2009 02:13:46 AM 706 Views
It IS a terrible precdent, hence you and others are citing it 65 years after WWII ended. Joel - 20/11/2009 09:23:45 AM 604 Views
Spare me the bullshit. Tom - 20/11/2009 01:57:16 PM 595 Views
I will if you will. Joel - 20/11/2009 02:55:30 PM 733 Views
No, you won't. You never will. Tom - 20/11/2009 06:14:30 PM 599 Views
You're putting your cart before your horse is the problem. Joel - 23/11/2009 05:40:46 AM 681 Views
No, that's not right. You don't read very closely. Tom - 23/11/2009 02:21:54 PM 614 Views
In this case my reading comprehension is more than adequate. Joel - 24/11/2009 09:16:39 AM 645 Views
You don't think this is a military struggle? Wow. beckstcw - 20/11/2009 02:52:26 PM 664 Views
Allow me to point out... Legolas - 20/11/2009 03:02:33 PM 637 Views
Well, Timothy McVeigh was in OUR Army. The Name With No Man - 20/11/2009 03:55:18 PM 752 Views
That's the thing, they aren't a terrorist group beckstcw - 20/11/2009 04:54:31 PM 678 Views
It would help if you would offer any argument in favour of your stance. Legolas - 20/11/2009 08:43:08 PM 618 Views
I only use the word army cause I can't think of a better one beckstcw - 21/11/2009 04:32:01 AM 661 Views
Yes. "Terrorist group". Legolas - 21/11/2009 12:02:04 PM 699 Views
Yeah I guess you're right beckstcw - 22/11/2009 01:34:34 AM 618 Views
Military struggles involve militaries. Joel - 20/11/2009 03:23:14 PM 791 Views
Once again, bullshit. Tom - 20/11/2009 06:09:31 PM 757 Views
Aaaah, I see; it's a question of who's the master, is it? Joel - 23/11/2009 07:47:43 AM 800 Views
You're wasting your time Tom - 23/11/2009 02:24:57 PM 651 Views
This is wrong Isaac - 20/11/2009 07:41:35 PM 645 Views
We're a long way from the shore of Tripoli. Joel - 23/11/2009 05:59:19 AM 732 Views
Nevertheless, uniforms or a nation is not a requirement Isaac - 23/11/2009 03:09:22 PM 657 Views
Rightly or wrongly, I disagree. Joel - 24/11/2009 08:48:25 AM 715 Views
That is bad AgentOrange - 21/11/2009 12:31:04 AM 634 Views
You're not going far enough, man. Joel - 20/11/2009 11:03:08 AM 689 Views
Blah blah blah blah blah *NM* Tom - 20/11/2009 01:57:39 PM 290 Views
I just can't imagine how they expect to get a fair trial. Gher - 20/11/2009 03:17:28 AM 613 Views
The Code of Conduct Isaac - 20/11/2009 07:23:02 PM 747 Views
The mention of God is interesting. *NM* Ghavrel - 21/11/2009 05:24:14 AM 411 Views
Your little diatribe in the beginning only makes me glad... Libby - 22/11/2009 05:32:57 AM 772 Views
I understand your "jihadist narrative" beckstcw - 22/11/2009 06:36:41 PM 792 Views
No you don't Libby - 22/11/2009 11:16:18 PM 703 Views
Oh, so you know better than Army attorneys about Miranda rights? Tom - 22/11/2009 11:52:00 PM 728 Views
I find no mention of Miranda in that article. Joel - 23/11/2009 08:13:05 AM 735 Views
I can explain it to you right now if you want? Libby - 23/11/2009 08:21:48 AM 650 Views
Credible legal and moral justifications for not trying terrorists in civilian court: Tom - 23/11/2009 02:56:19 PM 739 Views
Re: Credible legal and moral justifications for not trying terrorists in civilian court: Libby - 24/11/2009 04:55:12 AM 865 Views
I'm glad that you will never be in a position where a decision you make can affect my life. beckstcw - 23/11/2009 12:27:35 AM 594 Views
Actually people of my thinking are already making decisions that affect your life. Libby - 23/11/2009 08:29:24 AM 722 Views
Please explain to me how military tribunals compromise my principles? beckstcw - 24/11/2009 02:54:18 AM 593 Views
And your little hyperbolic rant would make more sense if it were grounded in reality. Tom - 22/11/2009 11:47:17 PM 615 Views
Looks like we'll get a Not Guilty plea, and a defense focusing on condeming US foreign policy beckstcw - 23/11/2009 12:36:47 AM 847 Views
They'll publicly accuse us of tyranny and brutality in front of a jury and without our censorship. Joel - 23/11/2009 08:27:13 AM 771 Views
My main objection is the awful precedent set by trying prisoners of war here in America. beckstcw - 24/11/2009 02:57:13 AM 659 Views
"My main objection is the awful precedent set by trying prisoners of war here in America. " Joel - 24/11/2009 06:57:34 AM 687 Views
We've had Mohammed in custody for over 6 years... Libby - 23/11/2009 07:56:49 AM 718 Views
I've already responded to your absurd statements, but let me reiterate a few here Tom - 23/11/2009 02:59:09 PM 589 Views
And I've responded to yours Libby - 24/11/2009 04:57:58 AM 661 Views
It's not, at least for me, that we feel the civilian courts are inadequate beckstcw - 24/11/2009 05:28:51 AM 650 Views
Good analysis of the situation. Joel - 23/11/2009 08:17:01 AM 760 Views
It isn't about sending a message. It's about horrible war fighting strategy. beckstcw - 24/11/2009 02:59:31 AM 742 Views
No. It's about not using a horribly ineffective strategy just to send a message to terrorists. Joel - 24/11/2009 09:29:06 AM 633 Views
enemy combatants and terrorists imlad - 23/11/2009 08:03:25 PM 727 Views
They're not different because from the Third World, but because terrorists. Joel - 24/11/2009 08:09:13 AM 853 Views
not every soldier in history has worn a uniform imlad - 24/11/2009 11:00:34 PM 538 Views
One example would be Ethan Allen and his Green Mountain Boys imlad - 25/11/2009 06:23:08 PM 711 Views
Just for fun, let's call them fundamentalist vigilantes. *NM* Vodalus - 24/11/2009 11:12:09 PM 266 Views
Works for me. Joel - 01/12/2009 09:12:29 AM 676 Views
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