Originally Posted By Mr X <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing_room/executive_orders" target="_blank">http://www.whitehouse.gov/brie...e_orders</a> Day two on the job for the President covers torture and gulags, with the first being dedicated to transparency. I like this "theme" idea. - January 22, 2009 * Review and Disposition of Individuals Detained at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base and Closure of Detention Facilities * Review of Detention Policy Options * Ensuring Lawful Interrogations
Originally Posted By DAR I do have a question. With Gitmo closing within the year, where do we put these guys? Are they all going to be here? Will they go back to their own countries or whatever country will take them? Assuming our world standing improving, does that mean countries who were critical of Gitmo will be glad to take on some of these prisoners?
Originally Posted By ecdc ^^^^That's why it's closing in a year instead of tomorrow. There's roughly (IIRC) 250 prisoners in Gitmo, and each has to be reviewed to see if they're innocent, guilty, etc. If innocent, let them go and be on their way. Most are probably guilty, and they'll have to be reviewed to see if they should have a trial, returned to the custody of another country, etc.
Originally Posted By utahjosh I'm not sure how I feel about this. I do like humane treatment of prisoners, but I hope it doesn't turn into a big circus where people fighting against the USA are given the same rights and privileges that a US Citizen receive. When you capture an enemy combatant, I don't think they qualify for a lawyer and 3-year process to decide if they are guilty or not, where all of our spies and fact-finding methods are revealed and terrorists are publicly defended on US Soil.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I do believe we need to expedite the process however and a trial needs to be held when charged. So at least this sets a deadline. I seriously doubt he is going to just let people go - he knows heaven forbid anyone released comes back to be a future attacker....credibility wise that would be a disaster. moving along due process is a good thing
Originally Posted By Tony Manero <<<I'm not sure how I feel about this. I do like humane treatment of prisoners, but I hope it doesn't turn into a big circus where people fighting against the USA are given the same rights and privileges that a US Citizen receive. >>> You want to have your cake and eat it too.
Originally Posted By Tony Manero """I seriously doubt he is going to just let people go""" I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you. I've already it heard it said in the press, "...well that's what Israel does." (deporting them back to their country)
Originally Posted By Mr X ***the same rights and privileges that a US Citizen receive. When you capture an enemy combatant, I don't think they qualify for a lawyer and 3-year process to decide if they are guilty or not*** Of course not. What they are entitled to is a war crimes trial under international guidelines. How many Nazi's were sympathized with and managed to walk free, anyway? What is NOT right is indefinite detention without recourse, just because "we" said they belong behind bars.
Originally Posted By Tony Manero No, we are not Israel. However, I am wondering how much the tail will wag the dog once this thing gets steam.
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder "I wouldn't hold my breath if I were you. I've already it heard it said in the press, "...well that's what Israel does." (deporting them back to their country)" And how's that working for them? Hamas, anyone?
