How Should the U.S. Proceed With the Guantanamo Detainees?

Is civilian court the best way to prosecute those accused for 9/11 attacks?

November 13, 2009 RSS Feed Print

Friday morning, U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder announced that the five Guantanamo Bay detainees tied to the 9/11 attacks, including the accused mastermind, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, will be tried in a civilian court in New York City. President Obama commented on the decision, saying that his administration will insist upon "the most exacting demands of justice" when dealing with the accused. According to CNN, the decision has "sparked outrage" as people worry both about the legitimacy of Mohammed and other prisoners' testimonies given allegations that they were tortured and the security demands of holding the trials just a short distance from where the World Trade Towers stood. What do you think? How should those accused for the attacks on 9/11 be tried? Take our poll and post your thoughts below.

Is Civilian Court the Best Way to Prosecute the Guantanamo Detainees?



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Previously: Who Should the President Listen To In Regards to Afghanistan Plan?

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Keep you nose out of our business. These cowards don't even deserve a trial. Take them out and shoot them.

Jim of IL 10:10AM November 25, 2009

...no trials. Quick end to problem: they don't take prisoners, why should we? Shoot them on sight and put them out of our misery!

Cassy of WA 1:47AM November 25, 2009

Hang, Hang, Hang !!! Death !!! Eye for an Eye !!!!! We are the superpower set an example to the world what happens if you #### with Americans !!!

If not weakness will be are next enemy as are the Liberals!!!

I.P.Daily 12:34AM November 19, 2009

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