Posted on 11/15/2009 10:49:57 AM PST by goods
People in the Obama Administration, down to NYC Boss Bloomberg, and ended with leftist bloggers say all that “we need to try the terror leaders in NY in order for them to stand trial in the very city they committed their crimes.” This is the main talking point that we keep hearing from those who support bringing Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to NY.
The rational of “the same city as they committed the crimes” is certainly a feel-good approach, but if this is the underlying reason, why does not the Defense Department bring over a military commission, set them up in the pit at Ground Zero in a temporary building, and place KSM and his buddies to trial there? Why try KSM in a civilian court with all the rights that the court gives?
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Who needs a trial. All that is needed is a tree, a rope, and a pigskin.
Forts Jay, Totten, Wadsworth,and Hamilton are (were) in NYC, sounds like a good location for a Military trial by the Military. #1 choice would be Ft. Jay on Governor’s Island. It would provide a clear view of the gallows.
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