[IronJack]

Isn't treason defined as giving aid and comfort to the enemy? Sounds like treason to me. Hang him.

[wildconservatism]

Hamid said he came into contact with Taliban teachings while studying in Pakistan and traveled to Afghanistan six months ago to help ``because the Taliban are the only government that actually provides Islamic law,'' the magazine reported.

Actually, six months ago there was no war with the U.S., and 9/11 hadn't happened yet. So he can't have been giving aid to the enemies of the U.S., unless you make it retroactive. Actually, most 20 year olds in this country have no principles, at least this guy has things he believes in.

[aristeides]

18 U.S.C. Section 2381. Treason.

Whoever, owing allegiance to the United States, levies war against them or adheres to their enemies, giving them aid and comfort within the United States or elsewhere, is guilty of treason and shall suffer death, or shall be imprisoned not less than five years and fined under this title but not less than $10,000; and shall be incapable of holding any office under the United States.

[JSteff]

Aid and comfort? This guy went way beyond that.. he actually fought for them. This is treason, I agree, hang him.

[Roy Tucker]

I agree. We need to set an example to Americans who believe it is right to fight against the US. I saw him on TV, his English was fluent but Middle East accented. There is something there that is not right. I suspect his Western name is an alias as well.