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.
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Terrorist organizations are exempt from the right to a trial while not on U.S. soil (Guan. Bay), however the theory of enhanced interrorgation propagated by the Bush-Cheney administration has been shown to be a negative factor in public perception of the fight against terrorism as well as being shown as a ineffective interrorgation measure (internal CIA records show the failures of 'enchanced interrogation as well as the events of Abu-Gharib prov. prison).
@B2Q9CDP1mo1MO
All terrorism suspects should be investigated very carefully because they might be innocent in terrorism.
@9XGSB8M4mos4MO
They should have constitutional rights, if they know them. If they don't, educate them. They are in legal trouble here, not in their home country.
@9TYL23H6mos6MO
no, they are not U.s citizens so the constitution does not apply to them but they do have rights in their respective country.
@9TQ3LLD6mos6MO
Yes, just because people are not U.S. citizens, doesn't mean they are not human beings. Those suspected or charged with terrorists acts should be given a fair trial in federal courts.
@9SFP4K6Republican7mos7MO
they should have a fair trial just like every human should. but they should not shut down g bay for people found guilty
@9RR8WF6Independent8mos8MO
For acts of terror, they should be treated as foreign combatants but fir domestic crimes prosecuted in civilian courts with due process.
@9RFMT4Y8mos8MO
Yes, if you have evidence to prove they are terrorists and use deadly force against them, then you should do fine in a court of law.
@9NQSR5Z9mos9MO
Only if they are changed, not if they seem the same or seem off and be very weary and make sure they are watched.
@9LSS57N11mos11MO
Yes, but if they have without a doubt planned to or have committed a terrorist act then they gave up their rights and deserve what they get.
@9KPX69Z1yr1Y
If they're proven to have no connection to the terrorism act and they're fully proven innocent then there is no reason to withhold that right for something if they did do then thats a good reason to not give them the right
@9KHWZPV1yr1Y
they should never be granted constitutional rights because all those people are good for are killing other people they can care less about you
@9KCX87K1yr1Y
absolutely not because they are liberal sissy's because they're trying to take away my place of freedom
@9K9NWVL1yr1Y
Depends on the proof found and if they confess to crimes or not but overall if they don't identify as American than it depends on what they want
@9K8RGZM1yr1Y
I think the answer "Yes, just like U.S. citizens, terrorists should be given a fair trial in federal courts" is the most human thing to do, because even tho most of the terrorists actions are inhuman and disgusting some of them are still human people and deserve to know whats going to be happening to them. (In some aspects)
@9K54S9L1yr1Y
No, they’re not US citizens so they don’t have constitutional rights, but they should have human rights. There should be a document created nationally for human rights that every human has in every country..
@9JPNYPP1yr1Y
depending on the need for and the severity of the information more convincing tactics should be permitted
@9JGPHRD1yr1Y
People, no matter how terrible, should be treated humanely. If someone is proven to be a terrorist by fair trial, end them. Don't torture them, don't treat them inhumanely. End them quickly and purposefully. Same with rapists and murderers, young and old. End them now. Don't make the public pay for them to live.
@9JCXW3P1yr1Y
If they stoped being a terrorist and changed then yes. If there still part of a terroirs and causes harm then no.
@9J7SJ6W1yr1Y
I personally think that a fair trial takes too long while prosecuting a terrorist. I think there needs to be some balance between constitutional rights and justice for terrorists.
@9HMGC4K1yr1Y
If they are going to be tried in the United States they should but if anywhere else that's accompanied by the U.S. than no.
@9H89MJH1yr1Y
Terrorist if foreign should be shot as execution, domestic terrorists on the other hand should hang for treason
@9GHPTL6Independent1yr1Y
Allow spokespersons for understanding and communication. After discussing and understanding reasons, fair trial should be given.
@9FKBDVC1yr1Y
No, but they should have the right and not tortured if they are just suspects
@9F45SX22yrs2Y
Even though they are not U.S. Citizens and don't have constitutional rights, they do have human rights, and those rights should be applied to all humans.
@9F2P4J62yrs2Y
No, if they are suspected of terrorism but should at least be tried and maybe be subjected to other enhanced interrogation techniques as a last resort
@9DYSNX82yrs2Y
“Terrorist” has no objective definition. It can only be defined by the (or lack thereof) values of those defining the term. One man’s terrorist is another man’s freedom fighter.
If the government would just be honest and use the term “enemy of the state/status quo”, we’d get somewhere.
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@9DD6KH42yrs2Y
No, but follow all UN ethical and moral rights
@8LSFY3D4yrs4Y
It depends on their background info, what kind of person they are now etc. But generally I believe they should, unless there is clear evidence that they really are a terrorist. Everyone deserves a chance
@9BXD4NW2yrs2Y
Terrorism is the peopl'e right.
Yes and they should not be subject to torture.
@96H9KM92yrs2Y
If undeniable proof is presented pre trial, then there shouldn't be a trial.
@96DC7B62yrs2Y
They should be treated a fair trail, but charged a way that accounts to what they have done.
@968PS9Z2yrs2Y
Depends how bad there crime was
@965N93C2yrs2Y
They need a fair trial, and a right to jury and are innocent until proven guilty. No torture or inhumane imprisonment as they are human beings except if they are evil to the point like sex offenders and hitler.
@965GTZZ2yrs2Y
They should be given a fair trial, then, based on the results, be sent to be dealt with in their native country.
@95XK8ZZ2yrs2Y
I would be in the middle of it.
@95VH4D32yrs2Y
The non-citizen suspects should not have constitutional rights, but keep human rights while tried
@95V4DL82yrs2Y
They should be given some constitutional rights given that they are not U.S. citizens but people nonetheless and should be given a fair trial. Just because they are considered suspects, it does not automatically make them guilty. Lastly, if a U.S. terrorist has the opportunity to all their rights regardless of the fact that they themselves broke the constitution, why then should foreign terrorists be limited to such rights as well? I would like to know more about this topic.
@95RVC9MProgressive2yrs2Y
If it can be proved they were combatants, try by military tribunal, if that can’t be proved, try with civilian constitutional rights
@95RSJWX2yrs2Y
Try 'em just as we would our own citizens.
@95R3K242yrs2Y
The US should do what is right, they may not be citizens but they are humans. They should be given rights that conform to Christian morals
@95QM7N22yrs2Y
They should be given constitutional rights until proven guilty of terrorism
@95GNMP7Republican2yrs2Y
Do not give them rights until a full check has been done
@94K5NJ33yrs3Y
No, trial by a global standard
@93NHPVJ3yrs3Y
no, they should be charged in a court not controlled by the US
@93GF92G3yrs3Y
I do not have enough knowledge on the topic to make an informed opinion
@936Q3V33yrs3Y
Only if they are in US soil, per the Constitution
They should be given some rights, but our number one priority should be defending America and our allies.
@933DW9S3yrs3Y
if they do crimes aginsted our country they should be in tried and sentenced by our courts
@92ZF333Libertarian3yrs3Y
They should be given basic human rights and legal rights as allowed by inernational law.
@92YGVL43yrs3Y
No but yes, Its a hard question.
@92WTPNL3yrs3Y
No, they are not US citizens and do not have constitutional rights, but should still be required to be given a fair trial
@92CRCZY3yrs3Y
They should be given the same rights they would be given in their home country, unless their country is deemed unfit to provide those rights.
@8ZYL6LY3yrs3Y
if your meneaing you defenetion of sespect means proof or have solid evidance then no if not then yes
@8ZXZMYBRepublican3yrs3Y
it depends on there records and what they've been involved in
@8ZMYSM43yrs3Y
They have natural rights, like every human.
@8ZMY6623yrs3Y
Suspects should be given constitutional rights, confirmed terrorists shouldn't.
@8Z8Z2K53yrs3Y
no if known for a fact they are guilty
@8Z6LGZX3yrs3Y
I don't believe they should have all constitutional rights a U.S citizen has but they should not be treated inhumanely.
@8YRQW5M3yrs3Y
If they become US citizens, then yes.
@8YCK8J33yrs3Y
if you show that you cant respect our countries constitution you shouldn't be given our constitutional rights
@8YC5MHW3yrs3Y
Yes. Taking away anyone's rights sets a precedent.
@8XMQ44S3yrs3Y
Not all rights, but They should receive a fair trial if they are captured
@8XBK6NT3yrs3Y
Yes if the person has done nothing related to terrorist and pass all backround check
@8X9F8WF3yrs3Y
only if they not to dangerous
@8VGKKMP4yrs4Y
Constitution on US soil, other countries get more grey
@8VGHQ4W4yrs4Y
depends on evidence of them doing it.
@8TF6XVN4yrs4Y
It depends, but generally, no.
@8SVGCY54yrs4Y
no, unless they are U.S citizens
@8SD9WSP4yrs4Y
If they went through the naturalization process then yes. If not, then no.
if they are suspects then it isnt that they are necessarily guilty for sure. i think torture is bad.
@8RXB5H2Independent4yrs4Y
do extensive background checks, and if they are in fact terrorists, make sure they never see the light of day again.
Yes, if it only a small suspicion
@8QXY5644yrs4Y
Depends on wheee the crime was committed.
@8QTRBTD4yrs4Y
i dont really know cause there bad people but bad people can turn over a new leaf
@8QQM9JJ4yrs4Y
only if they're proven not guilty?
@8QNVVVGWomen’s Equality4yrs4Y
If they are legal citizens, they deserve a trial.
@8QNT2Z54yrs4Y
until they are convicted
Yes, but limited to an in person trial.
Yes. The question states suspect. Innocent until proven guilty. Our country has no right to deny a fair trail to anyone no matter what the charge.
@8Q66FFB4yrs4Y
The constitution says “all men are created equal”
@8PTWQS34yrs4Y
Yes, but they will have to serve in the military first under more supervision than the average soldier
@8PMVYTS4yrs4Y
Military tribunal unless unable to safely arrest suspect
@8PDQSD84yrs4Y
No they should be tried and treated with whatever is necessary to get an answer, but have no long term internments like Guantanamo Bay.
@8PCNZFM4yrs4Y
Not unless they are proven that they were being violent.
@8PC2FK54yrs4Y
Yes, but only if proven they have no connection with terrorisms.
@8PBVNW6Republican4yrs4Y
I think they should have a fair trial to see if they actually committed a crime but I am not opposed to some of the strategies used at Guantanamo Bay to get more information out of them and potentially save lives.
@8PBP54V4yrs4Y
Of course they should, they are humans too
@8P8RYJ34yrs4Y
They are not US citizens, but basic human rights should still apply.
@8P2WP2HWomen’s Equality4yrs4Y
Maybe, after a long background check.
@8NYLY6L4yrs4Y
Repeal the Torture Memos
@8NNG8HS4yrs4Y
there should be a fair trial but extra safety precautions if released
@8NF7HYG4yrs4Y
Yes, they are still human beings
@8N9CQ6P4yrs4Y
if they have been proven a terrorist then no but if there is no evidence pointing to them being one then yes they should
@8MS9Y2T4yrs4Y
Rights are given by god, and they have those rights, but laws are made by man and when those laws are broken there are consequences. Those consuquenses must be suffered.
@8MPRD2L4yrs4Y
Not if they have been proven to be terrorists.
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