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To: GST who wrote (121860)	12/19/2003 6:20:51 PM
From: Nadine Carroll	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

If we are in a state of war, the prisoners are prisoners of war. If you read the Geneva Conventions, you will see that all combatants are not automatically prisoners of war when taken, there are certain requirements they must fulfill, such as being part of an organized force (doesn't have to belong to a state), wearing uniforms, etc. Since the Geneva Conventions are trying to uphold some rules of war, it just makes sense that they would lay down some requirements to get their benefits. Otherwise, what's the motivation? if you get all the benes whether you uphold any of the rules of war or not?

To: GST who wrote (121860)	12/21/2003 7:43:24 AM
From: unclewest	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 281500

If we are in a state of war, the prisoners are prisoners of war. POW status is not determined by a declaration of war. To receive POW status, the Geneva convention requires that prisoners, or "detainees," meet the following criteria: Wear a distinctive uniform or insignia or dress to clearly identify the combatant as a part of an organized unit. Carry arms openly. Be a part of an organization that has a commander. Obey the laws of war. It is quite clear to me that al qaeda does not live and operate within the international rules designed to afford them protection if captured. We need to keep the monkey on the right back...aq's failure to adhere to the established rules of war is their problem not ours.