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A Constitutional case for trying enemy combatants

In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.”  - 6th Ammendment


Trying enemy combatants—only a fool, a demagogue or a traitor would suggest that the Constitution requires it. First of all, this right applies to criminal prosecutions and not actions of war. Secondly the actions did not take place in any State or district within the United States. Of third note, it is absolutely ludicrous (if not downright insane) to show the enemy the very intelligence you are using against him.


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