[okie01]

But there is an implication behind the idea of suspending our rights as Americans for the duration of the war---the implication that the war will not last for decades.

Pardon my curiosity, but what rights have you had suspended for the duration?

[strategofr]

"But there is an implication behind the idea of suspending our rights as Americans for the duration of the war---the implication that the war will not last for decades.

Pardon my curiosity, but what rights have you had suspended for the duration?"

I refer to the idea that Americans---(even in America) can be held without trial if found to be terrorists (I believe this has happened once so far.)