If we wait for them to commit a crime, for which we can try them in US courts, it's too late
Please point out where I said we should be waiting or putting them on trial. I said we need not torture them.
Can you find anything from people in the intelligence agencies that says we need to torture these people? I am willing to be convinced.
Everything I have read says no. The Army (based on their field manual) says no. We have an international obligation, in place for nearly 2 decades, that commit us to not torture people. Why would we go back on those obligations what is there to gain?
Every U.S. flight crew member and special operator is required to pass a "special course" in counter interrogation, this includes food and sleep deprivation, exposure to the elements and plenty of personal time in a small box with interesting music playing 24/7. Your arguments are well reasoned, however, why should Americans have to undergo "torture", at the hands of fellow Americans, yet these third world terrorists are immune from exactly the same procedures?
Why would we go back on those obligations
As you say, we already have the "obligation" so, why do we need more nonsense laws, bills and amendments on the books.
Congress needs to quit jerking around and do some REAL work and quit pussy footing around wasting my money.
TAKE NO PRISONERS - put an end to all this crap.