Clod of War

[vovat]

Today, I once again heard someone complaining that we shouldn't be treating terrorists like "common criminals," this time with regards to trying them in civilian courts. Putting in the word "common" seems like a trick to make it sound silly, like, "You can't prosecute terrorists the same way you do some bozo who holds up a liquor store!" Aren't

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[kevenn]

Our country has gone batshit insane with clouded rage and emotions since 9-11. I really hate that. :(

I wish everyone could be logical like you're being here.

[vovat]

I guess it's difficult to be logical if you believe all the tales of terrorist threats.

[suegypt]

What was Timothy McVeigh but a terrorist, homegrown?

Did we not try and convict and incarcerate Ramzi Yousef in, uh, New York City?