"It was actually a CIA airstrike in Yemen, and the targets, Anwar al-Awlaki and Samir Khan, were unlawful enemy combatants who happened to be U.S. citizens by accident of birth."
Theirs was citizenship by accident of birth. Which doesn't count.
So to hell with 'em.
Food for thought for Mr. Taranto:
"However imperfect due process, it has a protective faculty which cannot be removed without destroying it. It is the natural enemy and the unyielding foe of tyranny, whether popular or otherwise. As long as due process subsists, courts will put in despotism's path a resistance, more or less generous, but which always serves to contain it."
-- Benjamin Constant, Principles of Politics Applicable to All Governments, 1815 - -
3 comments:
This is one of the few times I must disagree with you, Jerry. First, as you know, I believe terrorists/pirates and the like come under the ancient admiralty law of Hostis Humani Generis or the enemy against all mankind. As such, they are entitled to nothing except summary execution. Second, in this case, we have native born citizens who are in armed insurrection against their country, indeed, against all mankind. Capture and trial may be desirable but summary execution is in order just like we did with Osama bin Laden. I think it was wrong/illegal to grant any of the GTMO murderers rights under our Constitution. Third, I would add that there is precedent for this as President Roosevelt ordered trial under the espionage act for Nazi spies, including an American, captured here in WWII. They are not entitled to mercy.
I think most people disagree with me, WD. And I understand.
Yea, I have to way in on the disagree side (very rare). The man was a traitor to his country. They shoot traitors, don't they? (well, except for political ones..).
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