I often agree with Senators McCain and Lieberman, who are more-or-less centrists (by US standards) and are more willing to cross party lines and compromise than many. And, I'm not against trying non-citizen terrorists as enemy-combatants with less rights than US citizens. However, I disagree with their recent proposal to try US citizens, such as Faisal Shahzad as enemy combatants.
For better or worse, Faisal Shahzad is a US citizen, entitled to all the rights in the US Constitution and relevant state laws.
But, I'd like to point out the following: Shahzad, as a US citizen, allegedly "levied War against the United States" and "adhering to their Enemies", and, if true, is guilty of treason. If the facts support it, he should be changed as a traitor.
"The Congress shall have power to declare the Punishment of Treason" and it's a capital offense.
Friday, May 7, 2010
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