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To: Jim S who wrote (52269)10/18/2006 6:34:33 PM
From: ManyMoose  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 90947
 
I'm more concerned with this type of government behavior than I am with the Military Commissions thing. And, shudder, it wasn't George Bush who burned down the Davidian Compound, it was Clinton and Reno. Ruby Ridge, too.

As an example, consider the Branch Davidians; the FBI stated they were producing drugs even though they knew the Davidians weren't. This was done in order to get the military equipment they wanted (tanks and helicopters) to employ against the sect.



To: Jim S who wrote (52269)10/18/2006 7:31:31 PM
From: Bill  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 90947
 
Padilla's detention, as it was, is not permitted by this statute. It reigns in the executive branch, rather than expands its powers.

As for arresting other US citizens, this law doesn't apply. It is specifically for alien enemy combatants, but only if they engage in illegal warfare.

If your fear is that the government will come and break your house down because they felt like it, I can't think of any statute which legalizes that behavior.


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