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Re: So are they prisoners of war or what?
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Tue, 22 Jan 2002 19:07:12 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Lawrence Wilkes writes:
> Given the amount of debate here following Sept 11th, I am surprised this hasn't come up in this forum before.
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> Are the al-Qaida suspects detained at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base being treated fairly?
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> And if the US is at war with terrorists, are they prisoners of war?
They are human beings first. As far as I can see the whole issue is being
undertaken for the benefit of US domestic opinion - which *appears* to
largely support what is happening (the power of governing by focus group).
I'm sure OBL is very happy with the hard work W is doing for him.
That said, it may all end soon:
Court challenge to US detentions
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/world/americas/newsid_1774000/1774643.stm
I wonder if they will get compensation? ;)
Scott A
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> lawrence
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| Given the amount of debate here following Sept 11th, I am surprised this hasn't come up in this forum before. Are the al-Qaida suspects detained at the Guantanamo Bay Naval Base being treated fairly? And if the US is at war with terrorists, are they (...) (25 years ago, 22-Jan-02, to lugnet.off-topic.debate)
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