[Ditto]

Arrest a lot of people on a charge like criminal conspiracy, and wait to see how the courts handle the cases.

You wouldn't make it through the arraignment. They'll be out the door in less than 24 hours. You have to show probable cause for a judge to remand the case. You don't have probable cause, and shouting death to America is not illegal nor a conspiracy.

I'm damn glad you're not President.

[aristeides]

If there's no probable cause, they shouldn't be held. Not, at least, as long as Congress has not suspended habeas corpus after judging that the constitutional requirements (rebellion or invasion, plus threat to public safety) are met.

[aristeides]

How do you distinguish the actions of the German government under the Reichstag Fire Decree from the kinds of actions you apparently require from the American government in emergency situations?