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Obama advisers say bin Laden can appeal to U.S. courts
The Examiner ^ | 06/17/2008 | Bill Sammon

Posted on 06/17/2008 1:39:36 PM PDT by WesA

WASHINGTON (Map, News) - Barack Obama's foreign policy advisers said Tuesday that Osama bin Laden, if captured, should be allowed to appeal his case to U.S. civilian courts, a privilege opposed by John McCain.

Responding to questions from The Examiner, Sen. John Kerry and former White House counterterrorism czar Richard Clarke said bin Laden would benefit from last week's Supreme Court decision giving terrorism suspects habeas corpus, the right to appeal their military detention to civilian courts.

“If he were to be brought back,” Clarke said of bin Laden, “the Supreme Court ruling holds on the right of habeas corpus.”

Kerry, who applauded the Supreme Court ruling, said it will be carried out by whichever candidate wins the presidency.

(Excerpt) Read more at examiner.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: 2008; binladen; bo; enemeycombatants; globaljihad; judiciary; nihilism; obama; richardclarke; sammon
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1 posted on 06/17/2008 1:39:37 PM PDT by WesA
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To: WesA

I believe in the right of habeas corpus mortis.


2 posted on 06/17/2008 1:42:52 PM PDT by AU72
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To: WesA

As I understand the horrendous SCOTUS decision, I think they are right.


3 posted on 06/17/2008 1:43:40 PM PDT by Maceman
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To: WesA

Every time Kerry opens his mouth, I am more overjoyed that he lost in 2004.

They seem almost HAPPY that their buddy Osama gets to come to America and get a civil trial. Are these people for REAL?

I can’t wait to hear Levin on this one.


4 posted on 06/17/2008 1:43:40 PM PDT by Right Cal Gal (Abraham Lincoln would have let Berkeley leave the Union without a fight)
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To: WesA
Dear Soldiers in the field....

Whichever one of you nails that pig-humper bin Laden with a double tap to the head will get a box of cigars and a bottle of the best Kentucky Bourbon I can find.

theDentist

5 posted on 06/17/2008 1:43:52 PM PDT by theDentist (Qwerty ergo typo : I type, therefore I misspelll.)
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To: WesA
This viewpoint by the left, off shore drilling and exploration and gas prices will catapult McCain to victory against Obama. The majority of Americans are on the side with McCain on these issues. At this rate, we might take back Congress and will definitely keep the Presidency.
6 posted on 06/17/2008 1:44:14 PM PDT by jrooney (Obama's mentor says God Da*n America. That explains Obama's refusal to put his hand over his heart.)
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To: WesA

Stop resisting...
Stop resisting...
Tap, tap.

Problem solved.

The problem with this ruling is that it gives the military no incentive whatsoever to take these scumbags alive.
Maybe that’s not such a problem after all...


7 posted on 06/17/2008 1:44:25 PM PDT by BlueNgold (... Feed the tree!)
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To: BlueNgold

That is exactly correct. Just tap him and go on about your business.

This is the second mistake Obama has made today. Things are looking up.


8 posted on 06/17/2008 1:46:49 PM PDT by TexanToTheCore (If it ain't Rugby or Bullriding, it's for girls.........................................)
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To: TexanToTheCore

Surely McCain would find a way to not allow him to be tried in our courts...right?? Could he be found not guilty due to insanity??


9 posted on 06/17/2008 1:49:52 PM PDT by WesA
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To: WesA

The Dems certainly understand the concept behind “the enemy of my enemy is my friend”. How else to explain the clear affection for Bin Laden expressed by Kerry and Clarke. What sad cases they are. What a sad party they represent.


10 posted on 06/17/2008 1:52:02 PM PDT by InterceptPoint
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To: WesA

If you are an enemy of the United States, you are a friend of John Kerry.


11 posted on 06/17/2008 1:52:19 PM PDT by auboy (Men who cannot deceive others are very often successful at deceiving themselves. Samuel Johnson)
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To: WesA

12 posted on 06/17/2008 1:52:39 PM PDT by NativeNewYorker (Freepin' Jew Boy)
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To: BlueNgold

Exactly.

“If he were to be brought back,”

Says it all.


13 posted on 06/17/2008 1:59:44 PM PDT by UCANSEE2 (I reserve the right to misinterpret the comments of any and all pesters)
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To: WesA

Absolutely. That is the necessary result of the Supreme Court’s opinion.

And you better read him his rights before you arrest him, as well.


14 posted on 06/17/2008 1:59:44 PM PDT by Brilliant
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To: TexanToTheCore
That is exactly correct. Just tap him and go on about your business.

Rush had it right when he said this decision by the court basically means, take no prisoners.

15 posted on 06/17/2008 1:59:57 PM PDT by Phantom Lord (Fall on to your knees for the Phantom Lord)
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To: Maceman
Yeah, the Scotus decision allows Bin Laden to have his day in civilian court. But they're saying he should be allowed a trial in civilian court. That's what they've always wanted.
16 posted on 06/17/2008 2:00:46 PM PDT by TheThinker (Capitalism is the natural result of a democratic government.)
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To: jrooney

>At this rate, we might take back Congress and will definitely keep the Presidency.

Stop drinking.


17 posted on 06/17/2008 2:01:39 PM PDT by bill1952 (I will vote for McCain if he resigns his Senate seat before this election.)
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To: WesA

I can see Ron Kuby preparing his “Islamic Rage” defense now. Kuby and his ilk will be in court talking about Bin Laden and friends as freedom fighters and comparing them favorably to the Founding Fathers. And millions of liberals will nod and agree with him.


18 posted on 06/17/2008 2:01:53 PM PDT by word_warrior_bob (You can now see my amazing doggie and new puppy on my homepage!! Come say hello to Jake & Sonny)
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To: WesA

THIS should be on the fornt page of every piece of campaign literature McCain puts out.

Obama looks like the dumbest man who ever ran for President. He and Gore together couldn’t make an I.Q. of 120.


19 posted on 06/17/2008 2:02:48 PM PDT by ZULU (Non nobis, non nobis Domine, sed nomini tuo da gloriam. God, guts and guns made America great.)
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To: WesA

National security ala Obama, Kerry, and Clarke.

God help this country.


20 posted on 06/17/2008 2:03:08 PM PDT by Oldeconomybuyer (The democRATS are near the tipping point.)
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