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To: BabylonXXX
Bush has explicitly done away with the right of habeus corpus. He has explicitly violated Article III of the Constitution.

The Constitution specifically allows for the right of habeus corpus to be suspended "when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it" - and the military tribunals are directed at terrorists acting domestically - the presence of Al Queda cells in this country is technically a form of invasion. Bush's actions are Constitutional and will be upheld as such by the courts.

16 posted on 11/20/2001 7:38:08 AM PST by dirtboy
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To: dirtboy
The Constitution specifically allows for the right of habeus corpus to be suspended "when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it." Bush's actions are Constitutional and will be upheld as such by the courts.

Does the concept of "SEPERATION OF POWERS" mean anything to Freepers?!

Only CONGRESS can do away with the writ! Not the President. You are quoting from Article I of the Constituion, for crying out loud.

Repeat after me:
The LEGISLATURE makes laws.
The JUDICIARY resolves disputes.
The EXECUTIVE enforces the laws.

The ignorance of even the most basic constituional principles displayed on this forum is apalling.

This country is ripe for a dictator.

18 posted on 11/20/2001 8:18:37 AM PST by BabylonXXX
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