David Hicks was rightfully detained. From what we know he was in a terrorist training camp. The argument has always been one of due process - or the lack thereof. The 'trial process' was an utter disgrace and reminiscent of USSR show trials. I honestly don't know what the problem is with conducting trials of alleged terrorists under US Criminal law or even the harsher military law. But for some perverse reason, the USA wants some tribunal system which by any measure is unjust and unfair. The first version of these didn't even allow for legal representation. America has come off looking just like a bad-tempered bully with suspect morals. I expect better and grew up SEEING better. On 9/11 much of the world gave the USA their unconditional support. Now we just hoep you can recapture the essence of democracy and fair play and justice that the ensuring 7 years took away.
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alan Lukachko Sent: Tuesday, 25 November 2008 8:31 AM To: 'ProFox Email List' Subject: RE: [OT] 25 billion won't do it? Not sure about David Hicks, but the Canadian did not "bear arms or engage in hostile action against" against the U.S. Even the U.S. military has recognized that. > -----Original Message----- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf > Of Pete Theisen > Sent: Monday, November 24, 2008 5:15 PM > To: ProFox Email List > Subject: Re: [OT] 25 billion won't do it? > > Geoff Flight wrote: > > We had the same thing with David Hicks - who lives in my city. I've no > > sympathy for his actions which were stupid but the denial of due > process > > and the use of torture simply makes the USA look like another second- > rate > > dictatorship in the eyes of the world. Obama's promise to end Guantanamo > is > > a good thing. Capture all the terrorists your want - but give them due > > process > > Hi Geoff! > > What's due process for an enemy combatant? Is it not incarceration for > the remainder of hostilities? > > Suck it up, terrorists, the war on terror continues as long as there are > acts of terror against us or our interests. So you die in captivity, no > one asked you to bear arms or engage in hostile action against us. > -- > Regards, > > Pete > http://pete-theisen.com/ [excessive quoting removed by server] _______________________________________________ Post Messages to: [email protected] Subscription Maintenance: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profox OT-free version of this list: http://leafe.com/mailman/listinfo/profoxtech Searchable Archive: http://leafe.com/archives/search/profox This message: http://leafe.com/archives/byMID/profox/[EMAIL PROTECTED] ** All postings, unless explicitly stated otherwise, are the opinions of the author, and do not constitute legal or medical advice. This statement is added to the messages for those lawyers who are too stupid to see the obvious.
