[Polybius]

I understand the technical arguments, but I was talking about being practical. You're not going to get far with a group by saying: "You have to treat our guys as POWs, but we don't have to treat your guys the same way."

These are the people who slit the throats of airline stewardasses with box cutters and then flew airliners filled with men women and children into skyscrapers filled with thousands of civilians.

You are not going to get anywhere with them no matter what you do short of killing them.

I would not expect a rabid dog not to bite if given the chance. Likewise, I do not expect Al Qaeda to refrain from killing an "American infidel" whenever they have the chance.

[GussiedUp]

These are the people who slit the throats of airline stewardasses with box cutters and then flew airliners filled with men women and children into skyscrapers filled with thousands of civilians.

You are not going to get anywhere with them no matter what you do short of killing them.

I would not expect a rabid dog not to bite if given the chance. Likewise, I do not expect Al Qaeda to refrain from killing an "American infidel" whenever they have the chance.

Outstanding Post. Deserved a repeat and well said!