The Padilla Case
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Originally posted by Atticus Grinch
I suppose next you'll be saying that accused criminals have forfeited the protections of the Bill of Rights by virtue of their transgressions?
The Constitution makes an express provision for U.S. citizens who make was on us. It is not option --- you try them for treason under Article III.
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I don't see this as simply treason. This is beyond treason. Treason is helping the enemy. These people have joined a group who is actively trying to overthrow our government and instill an Islamic government. That is the ultimate goal of AQ - a world under Islamic rule.
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Last edited by Not Me; 06-14-2004 at 05:11 PM..
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