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In reply to the discussion: Apparently this is the breaking point, [View all]OldDem2012
(3,526 posts)....which is as follows:
Amendment 6 - Right to Speedy Trial, Confrontation of Witnesses
In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence.
Note the key phrase, "State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law. This clearly states that if you commit a crime in the US or US territories, you are granted the rights granted under Amendment 6. But, if you're committing crimes or terrorist acts overseas against US personnel, you lose those rights.