In order for the Taliban and Al Queda to be treated under geneva convention rules, they have to play my the rules.
Hiding under the guise of civilians and using women and children as agents of death, Targeting innocents intentionally and hoping for the most casualies you can inflict upon them makes them unlawful combatants, and they will be delt with as such by our military.
It is unfortunate that innocent civilians are swept up BECAUSE of Al Quedas refusal to follow the guidlines of the geneva convention.
But as you said, those innocents were released.
As to the matter of time they served while innocent? I lay that at Al Quedas feet.
Im glad Merkel won the election and I hope that we strengthen ties with Germany as well.
I dont wish to be offensive when I say, THe entire continent could use a dose of conservatism.
You aren´t offensive at all. Thank you, we can need good wishes! :-)