[caisson71]

I wonder if we can get these same people to testify before the US Senate as to the liberals question of a "smoking gun".

[mvpel]

As much as my heart goes out to these victims, this kind of trial tactic is simply inflammatory and prejudicial, and has no probative value whatsoever.

None of the people testifying about their personal loss have any independent knowledge at all as to who carried out the attacks, who handled the logistics, who paid the bills, or any of that.

I could see putting them on the stand once the verdict had been determined and they were trying to decide whether to put the convicted terrorist to death, but now? It's grandstanding, and that's not something that should be part of a fair trial.

[harpo11]

"I wonder if we can get these same people to testify before the US Senate as to the liberals question of a "smoking gun".

I agree with you. What greater proof do people need of a "smoking gun" than September 11, 2001 when over 3,000 of our innocent citizens were slaughtered? I think that is over 3000 "smoking guns".