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Could someone explain the "enemy combatant" angle to me? April 23, 2013 10:03 am Tony

I have a hard time trying to rationalize the fine upstanding defenders of the Constitution arguing that Tsarnaev should not be read rights.

This is a serious question, not a snark, because I just don’t get it. I can’t square this circle.

  • The Conservatives are afraid that if the terrorist gets a fair civil trial he may be acquitted. by ER 2013-04-23 10:29:39
    • Governments are afraid of acquittal... by FrankC 2013-04-23 14:08:29
      • You have a point. by ER 2013-04-23 14:41:05
        • on the plus side by Tony 2013-04-23 16:11:48
          • They don't have any oil. n/t by ER 2013-04-23 16:32:22
    • Some background by TB 2013-04-23 10:17:51
      • Thanks for that by Tony 2013-04-23 16:23:59

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