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2003-07-19 Home Front

Bush aids Blair by halting trial of Britons in Guantanamo Bay

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Posted by Steve White 2003-07-19 3:25:59 AM|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 The Brits that are making the most noise about the Brit Jihadis we netted in Afghanstan are just using the Jihadis as a dagger to stab Tony and the WOT policies of the govt. If we can make minor concessions to help Blair, so be it. We cannot let these scum go, or we are playing into the hands of the left, whatever side of the ocean the bitching comes from.

Posted by Alaska Paul 2003-7-19 12:14:27 PM|| 2003-7-19 12:14:27 PM|| Front Page Top

#2 A couple of heavyweight items to consider here... Blair's ass (if it can be saved) and, of course, setting a bad precedent - which might have some legal consequences. Tough call.

I still like a suggestion someone else proferred earlier - let Britain send an attorney or two. I would add some limits... They could consult with the appointed tribunal attorney, but not be present in the hearings. And I don't favor letting them have transcripts or recordings either - they'd end up in a BBC hatchet job special.

Posted by PD 2003-7-19 2:59:43 PM|| 2003-7-19 2:59:43 PM|| Front Page Top

#3 Cut a deal with the Afghans and send them there for a trial. That's where they were caught. That should make them very happy.

Posted by Michael 2003-7-19 9:26:20 PM|| 2003-7-19 9:26:20 PM|| Front Page Top

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