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In reply to the discussion: Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC): Obama Should Treat Suspect As ‘Enemy Combatant’ [View all]Joey Liberal
(5,526 posts)55. Lindsey Graham (R-Fabulous) is a moron.
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Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC): Obama Should Treat Suspect As ‘Enemy Combatant’ [View all]
DonViejo
Apr 2013
OP
If he's a US citizen, then he's entitled to the rights of a US citizen.
TwilightGardener
Apr 2013
#3
Then I'm not sure why he would be treated differently than, say, Tim McVeigh and Terry Nichols.
TwilightGardener
Apr 2013
#15
Even if he weren't, he would be entitled. The Constitution is a framework for the government, not
NYC Liberal
Apr 2013
#43
What the fuck difference does it make, if you don't plan on vengeance torture.
AtheistCrusader
Apr 2013
#5
No. He is a criminal and needs to be prosecuted in accordance with US and state law.
kestrel91316
Apr 2013
#13
This is borderline anti-American, in my opinion. Jesus - we just can't start denying constitutional
Hosnon
Apr 2013
#16
+++ that. After all, that guy Morton in Texas was 'really bad', until he wasn't.
Shrike47
Apr 2013
#27
a usual (R) knee jerk, the second guy could be dead under some house from a gunshot wound/suicide
Sunlei
Apr 2013
#18
He's an American citizen on American soil. He committed a crime in America
auburngrad82
Apr 2013
#22
did he feel the same about McVeigh, the abortion doctor killer ? the mass shooters ?
JI7
Apr 2013
#24
And now we see why he told people they will not get a lawyer and to just shut up.... Because once
midnight
Apr 2013
#79
The only thing Linsey gives a shit about is reminding everyone about fear and terror..
busterbrown
Apr 2013
#34
Aw, Lindsey, quit with the Gog and Magog crap. We know it plays well, but STHU.
freshwest
Apr 2013
#38
The people of Boston, and the rest of us, deserve to witness a civilian trial and conviction.
MsPithy
Apr 2013
#53
No this is a matter for the Boston PD, the FBI, and the court system where the ..
Botany
Apr 2013
#54
Which, as the US Attorney explained, the administration has done. No Miranda rights given.
24601
Apr 2013
#75
Treating him as an enemy combatant would have meant killing him when he shot at the officers.
yellowcanine
Apr 2013
#77