[SJackson]

If they're so obviously guilty, why not give them due process, convict them and lock them up legally?

These aren't American citizens. These are prisoners of war. There's no legal system involved, and they have no right to due process, in fact no right to anything other than humane treatment and release at the cessation of hostilities. Yes, that's something the lawyers could fight about.

If I'm not mistaken all those released from Guantanamo have signed a parole agreement, yes a rather 18th-19th century thing, which they've clearly violated. Back in the day, on recapture, they'd be hung, though I'm sure these guys will get free representation.

[xenophiles]

These aren't American citizens.

At least one is that I know of, but let that pass.

These are prisoners of war.

You disagree with the Bush administration on that point, but let that pass.

[...]they have no right to due process[...]

How about you? Do you have a right to due process? Do you approve of the U.S. government having the power to seize you, strip you of that right and lock you up until we have world peace?

Why do you think it won't happen to you? Because of your name? Your religion? Your innocence?

Saying "we don't need this cumbersome due process, we lock up only the guilty people" is like saying "I don't need this expensive roof, I always stay dry when it rains".