In 2002, the George W. Bush administration issued the Torture Memos which argued for a narrow definition of torture under U.S. law. They included granting the CIA authority to use “enhanced interrogation techniques” on enemy combatants. The techniques included waterboarding subjection to extreme cold and confinement in small boxes.
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
No
@97YBSLK2yrs2Y
@9FJ9NCFRepublican8mos8MO
Rights are given to all of mankind and are due to them. This does not exclude terrorists, who are still people that have worth despite what they have done.
This includes efforts to strengthen law enforcement and judicial capabilities, expand aviation and border security, deepen global information sharing,
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
Yes
@9F7T25V9mos9MO
Terrorists are 99% of the time not American citizens, and if they are, they seek to harm and destroy not only the people of this country but also injure the well-being of the people by invoking fear. They do NOT deserve the protections offered by the Constitution if they are not willing to show respect, appreciation, and love for this country.
@9L7H5F3 2mos2MO
What if they are innocent but get in trouble because they didn’t have the right to a fair trial? Also, they are still people with worth even if they are guilty
@9FFZGTNRepublican8mos8MO
Giving foreign terrorist suspects constitutional rights would be a terrible idea. They would abuse those powers to try and gain control here in the United States.
@9F6YX2Y9mos9MO
Terrorists are 99% of the time not American citizens, and if they are, they seek to harm and destroy not only the people of this country but also injure the well-being of the people by invoking fear. They do NOT deserve the protections offered by the Constitution if they are not willing to show respect, appreciation, and love for this country.
@P0pul1stPorpoise9mos9MO
While it's true that the acts of terrorism are despicable and terrifying, it's important to remember the principles our justice system is founded on. The presumption of innocence until proven guilty is a cornerstone of our legal system. This principle applies to everyone, regardless of their nationality or the crimes they're accused of. For instance, consider the case of Salim Hamdan, Osama bin Laden's former driver. He was held at Guantanamo Bay for a long time before finally getting a fair trial in the U.S. Supreme Court, which ruled his detention as unlawful. This case was a reminder that our justice system values fairness and the rule of law over fear and prejudice. What are your thoughts on this? How can we balance national security with the need to uphold our legal principles?
@9FG653PRepublican8mos8MO
No, those suspected of terrorism are those suspected of directly trying to harm the country and its citizens. So therefore why should they then be allowed to identify as American and then vote within our country. It doesn’t make sense.
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
No, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights
@9F8CCCL9mos9MO
Even if the person is not a US citizen they need to be sentenced for his actions like others in the country.
@9F7GTDQRepublican9mos9MO
The perpetrators of 9/11 were seen on surveillance cameras before the attacks. They were conducting seemingly day-to-day activities, but their actions resulted in the deaths of 3,000 innocent Americans. Criminals like them must be targeted and executed to prevent the deaths of innocent people in the United States. Most importantly, individuals like these men who roam the streets of this country freely and do not show any indication of planning an attack absolutely do NOT deserve constitutional protection.
We should present anyone being tried in the United States Justice system with the same rights, so that there's no confusion on what sort of rights any defendant may have.
@9F78B3PRepublican9mos9MO
Our founding fathers wished us not to get involved in foreign affairs and would likely want us to ensure our country stays safe from foreign attack and evil deeds.
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
Yes, give them a fair trial and shut down Guantanamo Bay
@9FL54FZ8mos8MO
As far as I know, the US military has solid evidence against the majority of prisoners held at Guantanamo Bay. But holding people in bad conditions, engaging in torture, and denying them the right to a fair trial conflicts with our other commitments to human rights and the Geneva convention.
@9F9TQT2Republican9mos9MO
no we shoudlnt give them a free trial and we shoudlnt shut down guantanamo bay becasue thats where we hold dangerous criminals.
@9L7H5F3 2mos2MO
You are encouraging the US do use cruel and unusual punishments on foreigners violating the eighth amendment that doesn’t say anything about whether or not they are citizens. They also didn’t choose their country of birth
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
No, they should be tried in military tribunals but not subject to torture
@9FNTRGC8mos8MO
Terrorists should be tried like any other person because a terrorist will be convicted in the end anyways.
@ISIDEWITH12yrs12Y
Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts
@9FM3XQJPeace and Freedom8mos8MO
If they are caught doing terrorist acts outside of the country they should not get good treatment especially ones that are caught causing harm to someone.
Terrorist acts can destabilize Governments, undermine civil society, jeopardize peace and security, threaten social and economic development, and may especially negatively affect certain groups. All of these have a direct impact on the enjoyment of fundamental human rights.
@8LX7Q6W4yrs4Y
Yes but only after they have been closely looked after for a period of time.
@ariff4yrs4Y
No, they are not US citizens but basic human rights still apply, and only if they are captured in an area under the jurisdiction of U.S. law.
@8XLR4JX 8mos8MO
Not constitutional rights since they aren’t citizens, but basic human rights and international law still apply
@4SQWJ654yrs4Y
Is this seriously in consideration? They honestly shouldn't even be considered people. Of course they're not getting constitutional rights.
@52L8D8Z4yrs4Y
We wouldn't have to answer this question if we weren't legitimizing terror through unfair wars that create people accustomed to suffering and warfare as a norm, and who are living lives filled with terror because of us. This is not the way of Americans and it must stop.
@52L5LF54yrs4Y
Were the Indians given these same rights?
@4RV9YST4yrs4Y
If they are foreign nationals and trial is brought in the United States or a US territory, then they should be given the same rights to a fair trial, innocent until proven guilty. They should not be considered as US citizens, though. They are foreign nationals and should be privy to the laws that govern foreign nationals within the US and our territories.
@Fjandr4yrs4Y
Yes. The Constitution does not mention "citizens," only "people."
@8LY6DLM4yrs4Y
If they are a suspect than, they should be tested fairly but if they are a known terrorist than they should be locked up with no trial.
@4RVSBFD4yrs4Y
USA is a major sponsor of terrorism. We should quit meddling in other nations.
@4Q7X98C4yrs4Y
I don't think they should be given the right to a fair trial in federal courts but they should still be treated humanly.
@9D5XBHH10mos10MO
No, but they should be tried in military tribunals and we should shut down Guantanamo Bay.
@5B7F2GS4yrs4Y
They are POWs and should be treated as such
@4SQS88K4yrs4Y
Having interrogated four dozen, and reviewed the cases of several hundred more, I find the jihadi's more like patriots than criminals. The Koran specifies how society is to be organized, and while I think it's foolish, our enemies do not. I encourage holding these men as POW's, until the end of hostilities or we use them as trading stock, or they are no longer an asset to the enemy
@4RW83Q94yrs4Y
No, they are not U.S. citizens and do not have constitutional rights but all international treaties should be followed.
@92J6T6M2yrs2Y
@9FDLK789mos9MO
Terrorism is horrible and the people committing these acts do not deserve to be treated nicely but torture should not be used unless they tortured others.
@9F764XM9mos9MO
No they are recognized as foreign enemies of the state and should only be held accountable under the Geneva convention under their POW laws.
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