Posted on 02/07/2010 10:44:17 AM PST by SmithL
Republicans have been hitting the Obama administration for Attorney General Eric Holder's too-quick decision to Mirandize accused Christmas bomber Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab after a mere 50 minutes of what has been described as valuable interrogation. After the Miranda moment, the would-be bomber clammed up.
Critics argue that the FBI did not need to tell the Nigerian citizen that he had a right to remain silent and to an attorney. For one thing, he is not a U.S. citizen, but arguably an "enemy combatant" caught entering the country intent on committing an act of war. And even if he were a U.S. citizen, a "public-safety exception" for putting off a Miranda reading is recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court. So how do the Obamans defend this clear mistake?
The answer: By reminding people that President George W. Bush allowed accused terrorists to be Mirandized first. As if that makes Holder's decision smart and solid.
On Wednesday, Holder sent a letter to Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell that noted that the decision to try Abdulmutallab in criminal court and to interrogate him a la Miranda was consistent with "policies and practices" adopted by previous administrations and "were not criticized when employed by previous administrations."
Be it noted, Obama and other Dems were in no position to criticize the Bushies for being too easy on terrorists, because they were so busy kicking them for being too tough on the likes of accused 9/11 mastermind Khalid Shaikh Mohammed. And Republicans had their hands full defending Bush against efforts to weaken intelligence-gathering.
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The point is, what was to be gained by the defense had he not been given his Miranda rights? All that could have happened is his statements could not be used against him or any evidence derived from such utterances used either BUT ONLY AGAINST HIM.
He had not cleared customs and was not in the country. He was on a mission. A military mission and attack against the USA. Directed by foriegn enemys.
Holder and Obama were determined to be “I’m not Bush,” in order to please their moonbat supporters. They never throught through the consequences of that. Because the moonbats are very vocal, but also a small minority when push comes to shove. When it comes down to it, most people don’t want to be murdered for political correctness.
One must treat one’s allies with the utmost of respect.
IMHO
One must treat one’s allies with the utmost respect.
IMHO
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