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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]usGovOwesUs3Trillion
(2,022 posts)31. He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he viol
He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from oppression; for if he violates this duty, he establishes a precedent that will reach to himself.
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Thomas More: ...And when the last law was down, and the Devil turned around on you--where would you hide, Roper, the laws all being flat? This country's planted thick with laws from coast to coast--man's laws, not God's--and if you cut them down...d'you really think you could stand upright in the winds that would blow then? Yes, I'd give the Devil benefit of law, for my own safety's sake.
― Robert Bolt, A Man for All Seasons
Nice post scarletwoman
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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