No, "we people" wouldn't. Yes, I have a problem with that.
On the other hand, YOU people would have these people released just because the government hasn't personally laid all the charges against them, the physical evidence, witnesses and methods just for you.
I have a problem with THAT too.
Correct. I would release any person that the government refuses to lodge a charge against. Color me kick-my-heels-up nutty, just crazy about the Constitution like that.
Contrary to your assertion, I am not asking them to lay out physical evidence, witnesses, or 'methods' (whatever that is) at this time. Those can be presented in a closed court session. All I am asking for is habeas corpus. Produce the charge or let him go.
I mean, it is Constitutional for the President to suspend habeas corpus during times of National Emergency. But I am not aware that President Bush has taken this decision at this time. Since he has not, the right to face your charge still is in force.
Bear in mind that Padilla was carrying $10,500 cash. Presumably he did not declare it. Transporting $10,500 into the country without declaring it is against the law. Why don't they just charge him with that? That would be sufficient to hold him.
They didn't even tell us they had him for a whole month.