[nolu chan]

...damn... this guy Lincoln likes to hear himself talk... but ... as i hear his voice start blathering... his image comes into focus... and there is a long, tall, stretched-out version of Yasser Arafat... and I am unable to maintain concentration...

But seriously, he makes no legal argument. He could have had his case heard in court. He did everything possible to prevent that from happening.

When the Supreme Court ruled in Ex Parte Milligan, it was composed of four Lincoln appointees, four other northerners, and one southerner. The Court ruled 9-zip that actions of Abraham Lincoln, and actions of those who acted under a grant of authority by Abraham Lincoln, were unlawful and in violation of the U.S. Constitution.

[WhiskeyPapa]

But seriously, he makes no legal argument. He could have had his case heard in court. He did everything possible to prevent that from happening.

Such as?

Walt

[WhiskeyPapa]

When the Supreme Court ruled in Ex Parte Milligan, it was composed of four Lincoln appointees, four other northerners, and one southerner. The Court ruled 9-zip that actions of Abraham Lincoln, and actions of those who acted under a grant of authority by Abraham Lincoln, were unlawful and in violation of the U.S. Constitution.

And Milligan collected his $5.

Lincoln did not have Milligan arrested. When Milligan WAS arrested, there was no proscription on the type of arrest he was subjected to.

What exactly is your point?

I think I know, I just want to hear it from you.

Walt