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[thies.livejournal.com]

Using the constitution as toilet paper - again. The Obama administration authorized the killing of Anwar al-Awlaki who holds US citizenship. There is some nefarious precedent being created by allowing the President to order the killing of American citizens, regardless of their alleged crimes, without granting them their 5th Amendment rights. Bush with his renditions, and the implications of the Patriot Act was bad enough, but ordering a US citizen to be assassinated as Obama now did takes it to a whole new level. I bet Stalin would be proud of Barry Soetoro. Anyone want to wager which other parts of the constitution will be considered void by Obama until he gets kicked out of the white house?

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[the-rukh.livejournal.com]

He's confessed, in his own words to helping with terrorism. He's been caught on tape counseling many terrorists, and he's well known as the primary recruiter for Al Quada. Its funny how many people suddenly want court cases for every single American enemy now that we have a democratic president.

[gunslnger.livejournal.com]

Should make the trial a slam-dunk then. But it still needs to happen first.

Its funny how many people suddenly want court cases for every single American enemy now that we have a democratic president.

It's funny how many liberals don't any more.

And for reference, I've ALWAYS said that terrorists are not enemy combatants, they are mere criminals that need to be tried in court.

[jerseycajun.livejournal.com]

It's funny how many liberals don't any more.

This. As someone who is against summary assassinations against those not engaged on the field of battle, regardless of who or what party has the White House, an ounce of consistency on the part of all would be a breath of fresh air.

After reading the comments in this thread, I am really disappointed in the decidedly 'meh' reaction to something which sets a new low in word parsing to break down the just barrier which compels the state to make a positive case before an independent judge before it can strip an individual of his liberty, let alone his life.

[ryder-p-moses.livejournal.com]

oh my god why are you arguing that basic rule of law is a partisan issue