I think Obama knows that KSM will not walk out of that courtroom, as allowing a tactical blunder of that magnitude would effectively end his presidency in disgrace. Impeachment proceedings would be drawn up virtually the same day, by demand of the American People. So, I don't see the "worse case scenario" happening. The administration would have never green lighted this venue if this was a real risk.
However, the fact that Holder & co. pushed for this venue despite its unpopularity among Americans reveals a lot about this administration's world view paradigm... They obviously don't view acts of terrorism -- including something as dramatic as 9/11 -- as a declaration of war, but rather a criminal act of breaking the law.
Terrorism goes well beyond "breaking the law", and should be handled accordingly. An admitted terrorist who is not a US citizen has no business being tried in a US civilian criminal courtroom, imo.
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Like I said in a previous post, I don't mind if they face either court system. I believe that both are entirely capable of handling it. And I think a conviction will be easier in a civilian court. As long as they face justice, what does it matter?Lester wrote:So enemy combatants should face the civilian court system... that's what you're saying, right?
Of course, justice is not to be confused with revenge. That's not what either court system is for.