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In reply to the discussion: The "enemy combatant" question. It's not just about the suspect's rights, it's about OUR rights. [View all]randome
(34,845 posts)1. It's only a question in the coal-like hearts of Pointlessly Pontificating Politicians.
I'd say that 99 percent of us don't agree with 'enemy combatant' crap, especially when something like this happens inside our borders.
In a war zone, I can see it from a different perspective.
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The "enemy combatant" question. It's not just about the suspect's rights, it's about OUR rights. [View all]
scarletwoman
Apr 2013
OP
It's only a question in the coal-like hearts of Pointlessly Pontificating Politicians.
randome
Apr 2013
#1
I wouldn't whisk him off to Gitmo, but in these cases the issue of public safety, health & welfare
Baitball Blogger
Apr 2013
#8
Not sure what you're saying - if he's tried in open court by our Constitutional judicial system,
scarletwoman
Apr 2013
#9
The most that is at issue today is the 48 hour delay on the Miranda rule.
Baitball Blogger
Apr 2013
#10
It will be interesting to hear what the father has to say when he gets here.
Baitball Blogger
Apr 2013
#23
The RW hate our gov. and have no confidence that our justice system can actually render justice
vlyons
Apr 2013
#19
^^^^THIS^^^^ Something that completely escapes the supporters of Bush admin policies
Hekate
Apr 2013
#20
Thank you for your wonderful post! Yes, I remember well how Norway handled that horrific event.
scarletwoman
Apr 2013
#30
He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he viol
usGovOwesUs3Trillion
Apr 2013
#31