[MosesKnows]

My biggest question right now is why are the foreign terrorists considered deserving of our Constitutional guarantees?

Many have asked this question you ask and it has always puzzled me. Let me ask you to carefully review your statement that I referenced above.

The crux of the question usually comes down to why should terrorist have access to the rights granted others by the Constitution.

The label "terrorist" is where my puzzle begins. Substituting other words for the word terrorist doesn’t solve the puzzle.

Why should terrorist thieves have access to the rights granted others by the Constitution?
Why should terrorist murderers have access to the rights granted others by the Constitution?
Why should terrorist kidnappers have access to the rights granted others by the Constitution?
Why should terrorist rapists have access to the rights granted others by the Constitution?
Why should terrorist have access to the rights granted others by the Constitution?

These questions have merit in my opinion and clear thinking will provide the answers. Mankind struggled for thousands of years to achieve due process in law. I would think that the only way man would give up due process is be dragged kicking and screaming away from it. It is wise to recall that the Constitution does not, in fact cannot, guarantee justice; the Constitution does however grant all of us due process in law. Before we allow due process to slip away, it would seem fair to examine the intended and possible unintended consequences of such a drastic action.

My observation is simple. Actually, my observation is a question which when answered provides the reason why terrorist must be granted due process. My question is; how do you know who is a terrorist? How do you know who is a terrorist, thief, murderer, kidnapper, or a rapists. The way you know is by allowing them due process.

[Marauder]

No, the crux of my question has more to do with their status with respect to citizenship, not the nature of their crimes. Eric Robert Rudolph is a citizen as well as a terrorist, as is Jose Padilla. Both of them have the protection of the Constitution (such as it is anymore, after liberals have tampered with it for decades).

I will further agree that American citizens as well as those aliens committing crimes within our borders - with specific exception to those on military attack or espionage missions - should have access to due process.

But if you ask me to accept the premise that an enemy combatant brought to Guantanamo from Iraq or Afghanistan should have access to Constitutional rights, I wholeheartedly disagree.