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patricia92243

(12,975 posts) Sun Apr 21, 2013, 10:51 AM Apr 2013

Do you think Tsarnaev should be read his Miranda rights when he is deemed able to answer questions? [View all]

I have seen people argue/discuss both sides of the issue, but I have not seen the raw numbers of people with each viewpoint.

Just wondering how DU comes down on each side of the discussion.

9 votes, 3 passes \| Time left: Unlimited
	I think he should have his Miranda rights read to him before any questioning begins
	9 (100%)
	I think he should not have his Miranda rights read to him until authorities question him.
	0 (0%)
	3 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
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Do you think Tsarnaev should be read his Miranda rights when he is deemed able to answer questions? [View all] patricia92243 Apr 2013 OP

I don't think it matters moobu2 Apr 2013 #1

You're Probably Right. Miranda Only Applies to Statements Made by the Accused; Not Physical Evidence dballance Apr 2013 #5

Fuck due process, we got "seems like" and "say so"... whatchamacallit Apr 2013 #7

Of course! Iggo Apr 2013 #2

Why Open the Door to a Defense Lawyer? dballance Apr 2013 #3

This may be the most absurd and disturbing thing I've ever read on DU whatchamacallit Apr 2013 #9

I don't Understand Why you Feel That Way. dballance Apr 2013 #11

If he has info that could lead to more actions or bombs (public safety) gateley Apr 2013 #4

What I don't understand is why the fuck this is even an issue tularetom Apr 2013 #6

That's the part I don't get, either. Quantess Apr 2013 #15

+100000 Orwellian talking points woo me with science Apr 2013 #19

There are no ongoing threats that he has knowledge of. bluedigger Apr 2013 #8

Of course he should have his rights read to him avebury Apr 2013 #10

That hinges on suspicions of his awareness of other immediate threats to public safety HereSince1628 Apr 2013 #12

Sorry. Dumb poll. randome Apr 2013 #13

I couldn't answer that poll - I favor SOME questioning Yo_Mama Apr 2013 #14

214 views but only a fraction of those voted. For those who say the pole is not worded exactly as patricia92243 Apr 2013 #16

Well, here's a snarky reply for ya ..... oldhippie Apr 2013 #22

encouraging results. nt limpyhobbler Apr 2013 #17

ACLU Statement on Miranda Rights of Boston Bombings Suspect steve2470 Apr 2013 #18

+1000000 woo me with science Apr 2013 #20

agreed ! nt steve2470 Apr 2013 #21

I heard Tsarnaev isn't able to speak, due to his injuries. AndyA Apr 2013 #23