On 11/28/2011 10:34 AM, richardatrwilliamsdotus wrote: > >>> Why would I> > want to vote against McCain and Levin? >>> > raunchydog: >> So, do you want to be captured in your >> own backyard and detained indefinitely >> in an undisclosed location without access >> to a lawyer, or a trial? You're not making >> any sense. >> > You're not making any sense. > > "In a floor statement Thursday, Levin > noted that Obama would retain the ability > to determine whether suspects remain in > civilian custody or be transferred to the > military, as well as whether they'd be > charged in civilian courts or before a > military commission. > > The lawmaker said the provision expressly > allows the FBI or other civilian agencies > to continue ongoing probes or interrogations. > And he said the language excludes all U.S. > citizens and immigrants in the country > legally..." > > 'Obama Threatens Veto of Defense Authorization Bill' > National Journal: > http://tinyurl.com/7p4s98v
Apparently Willy never bothered to read the article link posted twice here. He is probably afraid it will turn him into a Democrat. If he had he would have learned that one portion of the bill says it does not apply to US citizens BUT that is muddied somewhat by sections 1301 and 1302. It allows ANYONE to be declared a "hostile" and that might even be Austin Zen master. The ACLU is supporting the Udall amendment which fixes this and urging people to contact their senator to support that. I, OTOH, don't believe the bill is necessary at all. We've always had plenty of laws that could deal with "hostiles". This bill is just grandstanding to show "we are doing something about terrorism" to appease the National Stupid.
