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AnnieBW

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27. Conservatives Are So Hung Up on Following the Constitution

Reply to scarletwoman (Original post)

Mon Apr 22, 2013, 08:53 PM

Apr 2013

Except when they're not. This kid may have rejected American values, but he's still an American citizen and on American soil. We have to show that Americans follow the rule of law, no matter how heinious the crime. Otherwise, we're no better than Russia or any other country that disrespects human rights.

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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

And if you've ever been the victim of the crime undeterred Apr 2013 #2

To ensure they do not screw up a case, rustydog Apr 2013 #11

^^ This. Best post, ever. ^^ Myrina Apr 2013 #21

Nailed it. JaneyVee Apr 2013 #25

And if you have been accused unjustly of a crime WHEN CRABS ROAR Apr 2013 #24

Posturing for Paranoids has become an effective tool for politicians. Tierra_y_Libertad Apr 2013 #3

Great points! City Lights Apr 2013 #4

That is an important angle as well I mention this a few days ago. diabeticman Apr 2013 #5

Agree 1000% nt avebury Apr 2013 #6

Well said! suffragette Apr 2013 #7

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's been +48 hours since he was caught, nothing's blown up. Myrina Apr 2013 #22

It will be interesting to hear what the father has to say when he gets here. Baitball Blogger Apr 2013 #23

K&R Progressive dog Apr 2013 #12

Thank you. The other part of the right to remain silent upon which the JDPriestly Apr 2013 #13

I strongly agree with you on this issue that is fundamental to our democracy, bvar22 Apr 2013 #14

Absolutely. timdog44 Apr 2013 #17

yes, it is G_j Apr 2013 #15

Why should this guy be treated any different amuse bouche Apr 2013 #16

I think it is because timdog44 Apr 2013 #18

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

K&R forestpath Apr 2013 #26

Conservatives Are So Hung Up on Following the Constitution AnnieBW Apr 2013 #27

scarletwoman Diclotican Apr 2013 #28

Thank you for your wonderful post! Yes, I remember well how Norway handled that horrific event. scarletwoman Apr 2013 #30

scarletwoman Diclotican Apr 2013 #33

Thank you! nt dflprincess Apr 2013 #29

He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he viol usGovOwesUs3Trillion Apr 2013 #31

To tell the truth, the boy was an American citizen. If they take his rights Cleita Apr 2013 #32

I love this thread. Blue_In_AK Apr 2013 #34

Thank YOU, Blue! scarletwoman Apr 2013 #37

Precisely! Brimley Apr 2013 #35

K/R Solly Mack Apr 2013 #36