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Hi Tethys!

You can't torture and torment someone for five years and then say, when his day in court comes, that he's had a "fair" trial. Anyone with a lick of common sense knows that ain't true.

I noticed, among the conservatives here, that only Matt Larson, in my thread, "A Stunning Reversal" has bothered to respond to this topic- and it was an extremely lame and anemic response at that. The deafening silence from the "Right" rears it's ugly head once again. Can't say I blame them though- after all we've seen and all that's transpired since March '03 and considering all that's been leveled and said against the liberals and Democrats in this country- and the rest of the world- I think I'd want to be pulling the window shades down tight and keeping my mouth shut too. I'd be utterly humiliated if I'd done and said the things they've said against those that obviously knew a lot more than they (the Righties) did. I am soooo glad I do not have to count myself among their number.

Gem

Hi back, Gem…

yes, it’s a decision that renews my hope in the US system, in the sense that it shows that justice can still prevail when enough people take a stand, and when those with the power to make a difference do the ethical thing.

I think a lot of rightists have misconstrued the arguments of those who criticise Gitmo. It always was a question of law and ethics, but our position was twisted to accusations of sympathy for terrorists. Now, I bet that they will claim that this decision is evidence that democracy rules in the United States, and somehow turn it into a vindication of their position. You’ll see…they’ll claim that liberals were so wrong to suggest that the United States is edging towards fascism, etc.

Still, there was a time in my life when I was heedless to the wrongs of things I supported, so I do have a lot of empathy for those who supported Gitmo in the genuine belief that it was the right thing to do.

Tethys