Obama Administration Needs New Approach to Battling al Qaeda

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As lampooned by the Daily Show this past week, the 'War on Terror’ has indeed been renamed ‘Overseas Contingency Operation’ in line with your suggestion, Glenn. Is it time for us to turn in our GWOT (Global War on Terrorism) medals for an OCO version?
Alas, I disagree with your Hybrid Court concept. Just as my hybrid car requires extra weight and manufacturing costs for limited lifespan batteries, a Hybrid Court for non-traditional combatants will likely result in lots of extra baggage and less than spectacular acceleration. I foresee an unending number of requests by the defense for the best options currently available under either the UCMJ or civilian criminal procedure. These motions will make the GTMO system look like a rocket docket. Terror occurring in Afghanistan should preferably be tried in Afghanistan. Our efforts should emphasize building world class justice systems in the lands where the crimes currently florish. Meanwhile, crimes against Americans anywhere, uniformed or not, should be in U.S. federal courts whenever possible. Statutes should be passed to give fed courts all Constitutionally permissible powers, jurisdiction and options.

Brad of CA 4:12PM April 15, 2009

We must stay the course and defeat Al Qaieda. We have the best trained and motivated armed forces in the world and we must wipe out Al Qaieda. Americans; never forget 9-11.

James of NJ 7:50PM November 17, 2008

When this war started - I said here we go with another Vietnam. I was right. Is there anyone who can say I was wrong - truthfully. Of course everybody wants to kill Americans. Everybody is always jealous of number 1. But now we are in it up to our necks. Afghanistan is a different war than Iraq. Therefore it has to be fought differently. I believe most of Al Qaieda is hiding in Pakistan anyway and I believe that is where Bin Laden has been the whole time. We need to do something about that situation. That is why Pakistan gets mad everytime our troops cross their border. I guess they are afraid we will find him - then what would that say about Pakistan? Harboring World terrorists and nuclear capable. A scary thought. Also, has anybody thought of this besides me. On the day of 911 - most of the terrorists were Saudi's, why then did we invade Iraq? Seems to me like we should have called the Saltan on the carpet to find out what was going on. I still believe they are funding Al Qaieda. Just a thought.

Harry C. Craft III of CT 4:10PM November 12, 2008

When this war started - I said he we go with another Vietnam. I was right. Is there anyone who can say I was wrong - truthfully. Of course everybody wants to kill Americans. Everybody is always jealous of number 1. But now we are in it up to our necks. Afghanistan is a different war than Iraq. Therefore it has to be fought differently. I believe most of Al Qaieda is hiding in Pakistan anyway and I believe that is where Bin Laden has been the whole time. We need to do something about that situation. That is why Pakistan gets mad everytime our troops cross their border. I guess they are afraid we will find him - then what would that say about Pakistan? Harboring World terrorists and nuclear capable. A scary thought. Also, has anybody thought of this besides me. On the day of 911 - most of the terrorists were Saudi's, why then did we invade Iraq? Seems to me like we should have called the Saltan on the carpet to find out what was going on. I still believe they are funding Al Qaieda. Just a thought.

Harry C. Craft III of CT 4:08PM November 12, 2008

There are many groups that have been around for the last 25 years that want nothing more than to kill every American and every Christian.
I would suggest to everyone that they talk to a Christian from the Middle East and see what their point of view is. I have been told many times that there are two things they understand; power and money. We tried money and that just gave them the ability to spread their hate.
"Walk softly and Carry a BIG Stick"

Larry of CA 2:24PM November 12, 2008