Like we did with the Iraqis?
You mean the 100,000 + POWs we took, housed, supplied their first food and medical care in weeks, and then released? The only Iraqis who were buried in the desert were those who didn't drop their weapons in time. Those we captured fell under international law and when they surrendered, they ceased all hostilities. Under International Law, POWs have responsibilities to their captures as well. Escaping or rioting captured combatants are allowed to be shot on the spot. If a POW becomes a combatant again while in custody, he forfeits all rights.
Bin Laden's fanatics have shown no evidence that they are willing to abide by International laws. Because of that, treating them as different from POWs is perfectly legal and logical. If we did accord them POW rights, all indications are that they would abuse those rights and we would then be totally within our rights to mow them down. We are keeping it from reaching that point yet the far left Ivory Tower pin heads can't, or refuse to see that very real-world point. No surprise there.
Talk to Sadaam.