I don’t remember what program was on, it might have been NCIS, and the rule of law in this country was discussed. One of the characters said we could become what we fight against if we do as our enemies do. Fanaticism is a very bad thing no matter who is the fanatic. Both the Catholic church and the Protestant churches have shown viciousness against those who differ from them. Now in the Middle East some of the adherents of the Jewish faith and of Islam are determined to ignore those parts of their holy books that could bring peace to that area.
Here in the United States we hear the voices of those who would deny the basic protections of law to people who threaten us. The rule of law is one of the things that have made this country great. So it was with glee that I read that the Christmas bomber has started to cooperate with the Justice Department and has given accurate and valuable information about Al Qaeda in Yemen. Hey folks this was done without “enhanced interrogation.” WOW!
I hope, but don’t expect, that this will silence the yapping of the far right talk shows on the subject of civilian criminal trials for those that they call enemy combatants.