Refer to post 88 where I address that. And then look at section 1031 and posts e and d to see what I have been referring to about how NDAA 2012 does not give govt powers it did not already have before regarding detaining Americans
You said in post 88,
“simply stating outright that clause 1031 doesnt apply to US citizens could be interpreted to mean other clauses do-a large potential problem. I dont know the govt’s exact reasoning”
In other words you admit you are defending something that YOU DO NOT UNDERSTAND? OMG!
Let me make this CLEAR for you.
The congress had “language” (aka written) in the bill that specifically said to “exclude” U.S. Citizens concerning detainment without trial. The Obama administration came back to the congress and said to “remove” that provision out of the bill that said this does not apply to American citizens.
Here is the proof if you do not believe me. This is from a one of the top democrats in the congress talking about it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MSgZUT8X5tI