Okay, a question for you how should Johnny Walker Lindh be treated? He is a US citizen. Should he have a criminal trial? IMHO, he was caught red-handed fighting against America and should be treated as an enemy combatant aka a POW, just like the prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. I personally don't understand why he is in a US brig and not at GB with his "compatriots" he loves so much.
As for the average citizen, I repeat again, why would Aschcroft publicly support the 2nd Amendment if he intends to put us all in camps as some on here suggest? It makes no sense, the logic is faulty. As for the claims of possibly tyranny by future leaders, I think they are once again being scare-mongers, they underestimate the American people. Too many Chicken Littles on this thread for me, LOL!
And I fervently object to your objection of trials of CITIZENS based solely on costs. We spend billions every year on entertainment; if we have to forego a new computer game, a trip to the theatre or park in order that justice be done, then so be it.