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| Accused Al Qaeda Operative Jose Padilla Gets 17 Years |
| 2008-01-22 |
| Just breaking |
| Posted by:Sherry |
| #5 I can. Because he was a US citizen this is TREASON and is a capital crime under the Constitution and the prick should have been sentenced to be hung. Makes me sick. |
| Posted by: Icerigger 2008-01-22 17:29 |
| #4 The relatively light sentence is due to the fact that Padilla was tried in a civilian court and because the Judge, (who worked for Jeb and was appointed by W) was slightly lenient. Because of the trial in civil court, he wasn't charged with some serious crimes because the testimony of his accusers would have blown cover. It would have raised a constitutional storm if Padilla, who is an American citizen, was not given access to civilian courts. It would be a good question to ask Hil and Obama (or McCain or Romney or Guliani) what would be the right thing to do in this situation. Personally, I can't think of a good answer. |
| Posted by: mhw 2008-01-22 13:26 |
| #3 Time enough to find other reasons to keep him behind bars, now that he's got there. |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2008-01-22 13:14 |
| #2 Not half long enough, IMHO. He should rot in jail - or under it. |
| Posted by: Old Patriot 2008-01-22 12:35 |
| #1 Say hello to Mr. Dover, ya litte shitbag. |
| Posted by: mojo 2008-01-22 12:31 |