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To: TimF who wrote (52317)	10/19/2006 3:16:00 PM
From: Solon	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 90947

"Neither is presumed to be guilty of any crime but both are held." They are NOT held because they are at risk (except in cases where people are considered a danger to themselves due to mental illness). They are held because they POSE a risk to your fundamental liberties. And the detainment is strictly because it is considered that they are likely guilty and a probable risk to others. People awaiting trial to determine guilt or innocence are presumed innocent, however, as a matter of principle. "My statement is completely true." Not that I can see. On what basis do you form your belief that someone determined to be an "enemy" is presumed innocent? Do you not comprehend the connection between a presumption of innocence and the right to prove that innocence and attain your freedom from forced detainment??? There can hardly be such a presumption without there be such a mechanism.