End of Habeus Corpus, End of America

[Psychoblues]

Bush proposing new legislation that would permit him to throw any American in jail, forever, without a trial or attorney.

THIS is too fucking much!

U.S. citizens suspected of terror ties might be detained indefinitely and barred from access to civilian courts under legislation proposed by the Bush administration, say legal experts reviewing an early version of the bill.

A 32-page draft measure is intended to authorize the
Pentagon's tribunal system, established shortly after the 2001 terrorist attacks to detain and prosecute detainees captured in the war on terror. The tribunal system was thrown out last month by the Supreme Court.

Administration officials, who declined to comment on the draft, said the proposal was still under discussion and no final decisions had been made.

Senior officials are expected to discuss a final proposal before the
Senate Armed Services Committee next Wednesday.

more at:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060728/ap_on_go_pr_wh/detainee_rights


See what allowing a jerk like the shrub to over reach his authority will get you?

Psychoblues

 

[Avatar4321]

This isnt anything new. Writs of Habeas Corpus have been suspended during war before. The founders put the ability in the Constitution for a very specific purpose.

And if the libs werent so determined to get terrorists legal protection they have no right to there wouldnt a need to suspend habeas corpus. But rather be flexible and letting us wage the war on terror like it needs to be, you have to give them rights they dont have under American or international law. So now President Bush has to request the suspension of the writ to do what was originally legal. So you only have yourself to blame for this.

 

[manu1959]

FDR did it

 

[Psychoblues]

Who are the "terrorists" that you describe? Convince me that any one of the detainees, American or not, deserves any less than a fair trial as guaranteed by our constitution is not in the American best interests and I might agree. So far, I'm not convinced. The shrub has been over reaching since before the Supreme Court desision that appointed him. He is over reaching now as well. He won't pay a price for it, however. You and I will, like it or not. At least I have eaten from the apple and can objectively remark on it's taste. I don't believe for a moment that you have anything other than blind faith that the apple is good to describe your personal experience with it. You say there are specifics? Spit them out?!?!?!?!?!

Psychoblues

This isnt anything new. Writs of Habeas Corpus have been suspended during war before. The founders put the ability in the Constitution for a very specific purpose.

And if the libs werent so determined to get terrorists legal protection they have no right to there wouldnt a need to suspend habeas corpus. But rather be flexible and letting us wage the war on terror like it needs to be, you have to give them rights they dont have under American or international law. So now President Bush has to request the suspension of the writ to do what was originally legal. So you only have yourself to blame for this.

 

[Annie]

FDR did it

So did Lincoln and Jefferson Davis.

 

[rtwngAvngr]

This IS bullshit. Especially since neocon lunacy has gotten so extreme that simply looking at both sides of the Israeli situation is equated with aiding and abetting terrorism.

 

[Avatar4321]

Who are the "terrorists" that you describe? Convince me that any one of the detainees, American or not, deserves any less than a fair trial as guaranteed by our constitution is not in the American best interests and I might agree. So far, I'm not convinced. The shrub has been over reaching since before the Supreme Court desision that appointed him. He is over reaching now as well. He won't pay a price for it, however. You and I will, like it or not. At least I have eaten from the apple and can objectively remark on it's taste. I don't believe for a moment that you have anything other than blind faith that the apple is good to describe your personal experience with it. You say there are specifics? Spit them out?!?!?!?!?!

Psychoblues

Dude, if you cant even be convinced that Hamdan, Osama Bin Ladens body guard, who conspired with Al Qaeda to commit terrorists acts, is a terrorist then no one on earth can convince you.

There is no right to a civil trial for enemy aliens who attack the United states, or atleast there wasnt until the Supreme Court overreached their authority and decided their was. Sure ignore the fact that the Constitution gives the President executive power as commander in chief to deal with enemies of the state. After all the Constitution doesnt support your argument that "Shrub" is overreaching by exercising his constitutional power to defend us.

You guys do everything you can to undermine the Presidents attempts to defend us, you do everything you can to make it look like the guys trying to kill innocent citizens and children are the victims, and you wonder why it is people wont trust you to defend them.

 

[5stringJeff]

As long as this bill doesn't affect American citizens, I'm OK with it.

EDIT: I just re-read the article, which specifically mentions that this is aimed towards American citizens. So (I can't believe I'm typing this) I'm with Psychoblues on this. It's a step too far. Lincoln was wrong for suspending Habeus Corpus, and Bush is wrong for attempting it as well.

 

[theHawk]

Bush proposing new legislation that would permit him to throw any American in jail, forever, without a trial or attorney.

THIS is too fucking much!

U.S. citizens suspected of terror ties might be detained indefinitely and barred from access to civilian courts under legislation proposed by the Bush administration, say legal experts reviewing an early version of the bill.

A 32-page draft measure is intended to authorize the
Pentagon's tribunal system, established shortly after the 2001 terrorist attacks to detain and prosecute detainees captured in the war on terror. The tribunal system was thrown out last month by the Supreme Court.

Administration officials, who declined to comment on the draft, said the proposal was still under discussion and no final decisions had been made.

Senior officials are expected to discuss a final proposal before the
Senate Armed Services Committee next Wednesday.

more at:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060728/ap_on_go_pr_wh/detainee_rights


See what allowing a jerk like the shrub to over reach his authority will get you?

Psychoblues

Whats got your panties in a bunch? Can't trade propaganda now with your terrorist buddies?

 

[Gunny]

Bush proposing new legislation that would permit him to throw any American in jail, forever, without a trial or attorney.

THIS is too fucking much!

U.S. citizens suspected of terror ties might be detained indefinitely and barred from access to civilian courts under legislation proposed by the Bush administration, say legal experts reviewing an early version of the bill.

A 32-page draft measure is intended to authorize the
Pentagon's tribunal system, established shortly after the 2001 terrorist attacks to detain and prosecute detainees captured in the war on terror. The tribunal system was thrown out last month by the Supreme Court.

Administration officials, who declined to comment on the draft, said the proposal was still under discussion and no final decisions had been made.

Senior officials are expected to discuss a final proposal before the
Senate Armed Services Committee next Wednesday.

more at:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060728/ap_on_go_pr_wh/detainee_rights


See what allowing a jerk like the shrub to over reach his authority will get you?

Psychoblues

I think you're right. In fact, you should move to another country as soon as you possibly can. Based on your political leanings, I'd say France would welcome you with open arms.

 

[pegwinn]

Bush proposing new legislation that would permit him to throw any American in jail, forever, without a trial or attorney. Actually it didn't say forever. It said indefinitely in your article. Thanks for sourcing BTW. How is that any different that what is allowed now?

THIS is too fucking much!

U.S. citizens suspected of terror ties might be detained indefinitely and barred from access to civilian courts under legislation proposed by the Bush administration, say legal experts reviewing an early version of the bill.

A 32-page draft measure is intended to authorize the
Pentagon's tribunal system, established shortly after the 2001 terrorist attacks to detain and prosecute detainees captured in the war on terror. The tribunal system was thrown out last month by the Supreme Court.

Administration officials, who declined to comment on the draft, said the proposal was still under discussion and no final decisions had been made.

Senior officials are expected to discuss a final proposal before the
Senate Armed Services Committee next Wednesday.

more at:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060728/ap_on_go_pr_wh/detainee_rights


See what allowing a jerk like the shrub to over reach his authority will get you?

Psychoblues

This is obvious backlash at the USSC.

 

[Psychoblues]

At least with me, pegwinn, it is severe disappointment in the present administration for even considering the stifling of the American rights, ideals and principles that I personally have fought so hard to defend. Has my service been in vain?

Psychoblues

This is obvious backlash at the USSC.

 

[CSM]

At least with me, pegwinn, it is severe disappointment in the present administration for even considering the stifling of the American rights, ideals and principles that I personally have fought so hard to defend. Has my service been in vain?

Psychoblues

In your case...YES!

 

[Psychoblues]

Please explain or are you too stupid to understand the question?

Think about it, CSM.

Psychoblues

In your case...YES!

 

[pegwinn]

At least with me, pegwinn, it is severe disappointment in the present administration for even considering the stifling of the American rights, ideals and principles that I personally have fought so hard to defend. Has my service been in vain?

Psychoblues

AS I asked: What is different now? Under the USA Patriot act you could be snatched up by DHS and detained forever. Under FISA you can be spied on. The legislation is backlash against the USSC ruling in Hamden.

 

[insein]

As long as this bill doesn't affect American citizens, I'm OK with it.

EDIT: I just re-read the article, which specifically mentions that this is aimed towards American citizens. So (I can't believe I'm typing this) I'm with Psychoblues on this. It's a step too far. Lincoln was wrong for suspending Habeus Corpus, and Bush is wrong for attempting it as well.

Was about to say the same thing. I AGREE with Psycho. Suspending habeus Corpus for US citizens isnt right no matter who does it. If a terrorist somehow gained citizenship through our process and our laws then thats our bad for not checking his background better and thus we have to try him/her as a citizen would be tried.

However, i dont feel that this right should be applied to NON-citizens that mean to harm this country. Enemy combatants should not be given the same rights as US citizens.

 

[Gunny]

Was about to say the same thing. I AGREE with Psycho. Suspending habeus Corpus for US citizens isnt right no matter who does it. If a terrorist somehow gained citizenship through our process and our laws then thats our bad for not checking his background better and thus we have to try him/her as a citizen would be tried.

However, i dont feel that this right should be applied to NON-citizens that mean to harm this country. Enemy combatants should not be given the same rights as US citizens.

A few minor details you left out ..... one, it's discrimination to ask anyone who looks like a nonresident if they are one. When our own stupid, PC rules hanstring us, it's gut-check time.

"Our bad" cost us 3,000+ US, noncombatant lives.

Terrorists are not "enemy combatants" in the traditional sense. They belong to no organized army, and don't wear uniforms. How is it you intend to distinguish between them and the rest of the criminals in the US? Without violating their rights?

 

[insein]

A few minor details you left out ..... one, it's discrimination to ask anyone who looks like a nonresident if they are one. When our own stupid, PC rules hanstring us, it's gut-check time.

"Our bad" cost us 3,000+ US, noncombatant lives.

Terrorists are not "enemy combatants" in the traditional sense. They belong to no organized army, and don't wear uniforms. How is it you intend to distinguish between them and the rest of the criminals in the US? Without violating their rights?

Papers please? If they are caught doing illegal things and they dont have proper ID proving that they are citizens, then they receive NO Habeus Corpus. The ones on the planes were NOT US Citizens. I would think that checking student VISAs and making sure they are legit is a #1 priority after that disaster.

We have the means to catch terrorists in this country already. They've been doing it. We dont need to imprison people on "suspicion" because then we might all be in trouble if the wrong guy gets in there. Look into their backgrounds. Check what countries they came from. Check what credentials they used to get here. Just dont throw them in jail while your doing the background check. If your wrong then you'll never be able to stop the army of lawyers.

 

[Psychoblues]

Forgive gunny, insein. He knows nothing other than UCMJ and has a rather shallow understanding of even that very simple document. All this conversation about actual litigation and court decisions just fucks his mind up.
Americans have rights that their military have no concept of. I'm a first hand witness.

Psychoblues

Papers please? If they are caught doing illegal things and they dont have proper ID proving that they are citizens, then they receive NO Habeus Corpus. The ones on the planes were NOT US Citizens. I would think that checking student VISAs and making sure they are legit is a #1 priority after that disaster.

We have the means to catch terrorists in this country already. They've been doing it. We dont need to imprison people on "suspicion" because then we might all be in trouble if the wrong guy gets in there. Look into their backgrounds. Check what countries they came from. Check what credentials they used to get here. Just dont throw them in jail while your doing the background check. If your wrong then you'll never be able to stop the army of lawyers.

 

[Gunny]

Forgive gunny, insein. He knows nothing other than UCMJ and has a rather shallow understanding of even that very simple document. All this conversation about actual litigation and court decisions just fucks his mind up.
Americans have rights that their military have no concept of. I'm a first hand witness.

Psychoblues

No matter how ignorant you wish to try and portray me, I'm STILL worlds ahead of you.