The prisoners who were released from Gitmo by the military under the Bush administration were released because they were low-level operatives. They were people like drivers or cooks, who took those jobs because they needed the money. I believe that one of the people released was actually Osama Bin Laden's personal driver.
They were released because there was no proof that they had ever taken up arms against Americans, or had ever fired a shot or engaged in any violent activity.
They were not released because of technicalities like the "Miranda rule" or a "jury of their peers" -- which are red herrings that totally don't apply to this situation. Don't expect to hear anyone try to apply those concepts here because it won't happen.
As to those Gitmo detainees who are about to be tried in New York, the first motion their defense counsel will probably make is for a Change of Venue. Why? Very simple. Their lawyers know that, if these folks are tried in a civilian court in New York, they are dead ducks.
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"They were not released because of technicalities like the "Miranda rule" or a "jury of their peers"
Not necessary to give miranda rights to terrorists that do not have constitutional rights. That's silly.
"Their lawyers know that, if these folks are tried in a civilian court in New York, they are dead ducks."
This is an unbelievably stupid comment. These terrorists have already confessed to these terrorists acts. We know that committed them because the have given us credible information that only terrorists would know. In a military court they are dead ducks. We could finish this by next year. But for some insane reason we want to give them constitutional rights. For some reason we want to give them a chance to get off. We want to drag the trials on for 4 or 5 years. We want to give them the ability to appeal their cases giving them another 10 or more years to drag this out. YES, let's drag this circus out for another 20years!!! Wonderful!!
Why don't the liberals just admit that this is purely a political decision. This is a trial of the Bush administration. Obama's decisions come from the fact that it would make him look good or make others look bad.
That's more nonsense from you, HOTR.
Gitmo has been turned into a very effective propaganda tool by Al Quaida. It is now hurting our country, not helping us. That's why Obama wants to shut it down.
These trials will not drag on for 4 or 5 years. Those defendants who committed crimes will be convicted.
Tell me one case in the USA where a terrorist was acquitted by a civilian court.
CJP he has already confessed. What's the point of this? I know you libs just want to show how bad the Bush administration was. So, what's the point?
I guess you want the possibility of a mistrial to show the big bad Bush admin could arrest someone the correct way.
"These trials will not drag on for 4 or 5 years. Those defendants who committed crimes will be convicted."
Criminal trials going for the death penalty have mandatory appeals processes in this country to protect Americans.
I love when CJP uses dem talking points even thought he doesn't know what he's talking about.
Wow. You just blindly follow your leaders like a good boy. Nice loyalty. I applaud you.
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