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To: aligncare
he did see the need to suspend Habeas Corpus, during the events that threatened the Union

The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the public safety may require it.

Must be he felt the criteria for suspension had been met.

124 posted on 12/21/2005 12:32:04 PM PST by Realism (Some believe that the facts-of-life are open to debate.....)
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To: Realism
Same with W...

I know we're in a very dangerous war, even if some of my fellow Americans (IE. democrats) won't accept that fact, because a Republicans is in the White House.

'Politics' is sick.

132 posted on 12/21/2005 12:49:56 PM PST by aligncare (I used to think the Democrats were just wrong...Now, I know better.)
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