[ndt]

"yes, the key evidence against Padilla in the dirty bomb plot most likely does come from AQ people held in communicado.."

Then if their testimony is the sole evidence that can convict or acquit a U.S. citizen, then yes they should be deposed. To do otherwise to to justify the conviction or even execution of a U.S. citizen on the testimony of questionable sources without even the pretense of fair trial.

"..or via intel methods that cannot be revealed in open court."

Like.. Oh.. I don't know, international wiretaps?

[oceanview]

there is no reason why a military tribunal cannot be "fair". our own soldiers are subjected to them.