I still have yet to figure out why this issue has become such a controversial one. Why do Republicans have to go and change the legislative compound of the law to make it more elastic so that they can efficiently promote their authoritarian way of doing things regardless of its popularity or ethical status in the first place? Do they not realize that staying within the confines of the law is just as efficient, if not more so. At least some are admitting to their own and their President's mistakes but egotism is surely not the way to move a country forward.
The Crimson Disposition
I still have yet to figure out why this issue has become such a controversial one. Why do Republicans have to go and change the legislative compound of the law to make it more elastic so that they can efficiently promote their authoritarian way of doing things regardless of its popularity or ethical status in the first placce? Do they not realize that staying within the confines of the law is just as efficient, if not more so. At least some are admitting to their own and even their President's mistakes but egotism is surely not the way to move a country forward.
Specifically regarding the "terrorism detainees", I only find it acceptable to judge them as any other person accused of committing a crime of this magnitude. Also, the death penalty as a verdict, when regarding these people, should be out of question. If you really want to make them realize the atrocities they have committed or are in the process of committing (save their innocence), convict them under a legal court to a life sentence. This eliminates the calls for martyrdom and, perhaps, can change their outlook on life and their actions. Granted, I do realize the latter is almost inconceivable, however, what if this was to be true. Evidently the Bush Administration only wants the easy way out.
I watched Ted Koppel's program on Discovery Channel several nights ago and found a few of the words to be spoken quite relieving. I realized that not all military men are dense and steadfast. Some, actually many, have the right mind to stay within the law and not pull the ridiculous maneuvers their comrades have in recent years such as burning the Koran, beating PoW's as well as harassing them to no end. One military sergeant that Mr. Koppel interviewed said regarding the topic of "terrorism detainees", that if he was one hundred percent sure that a detainee had information that would help him save lives he would use appropriate torture techniques upon him, keeping in mind that he would, without legislative impediment, suffer the consequences of committing a crime. Succinctly, if he was sure enough on the issue to willingly bear the consequences after he has committed the crime, then by all means, he would commit that crime.
This is a mindset we must instill in all of our military, both for those forthcoming and those whom will soon retire. It is much easier to do something that is right for the wrong reasons than it is to do something that is wrong for the right reasons.