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2005-09-19 Home Front: WoT

Military, lawyers at odds over Gitmo hunger strike

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Posted by tu3031 2005-09-19 14:07|| || Front Page|| [3 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 But if Allah wills it that they starve and die that should be ok. The US government should not impose its will on these people. Besides, it must be Allah's will because they're still in detention. If Allah willed for them to be free they would be free. They cannot possibly be making the argument that the US government is more powerfull than Allah. I know the detainees are not Blaspheming are they?

Posted by macofromoc 2005-09-19 14:45|| 2005-09-19 14:45|| Front Page Top

#2 The Military viewpoint:
"Hey, we give 'em food and water. Whether they eat it is up to them. I could care less."

Posted by mojo">mojo 2005-09-19 15:18|| 2005-09-19 15:18|| Front Page Top

#3 I have 2 questions concerning this article:

These people have lawyers, but where are they being represented and for what?

Is the London attorney representing 40 of these people licensed to practice law in the US?

Posted by Texican">Texican 2005-09-19 16:06|| 2005-09-19 16:06|| Front Page Top

#4 I understand that part of what is at issue is that the detainees are uncertain about the duration of their detention. This can be handled very easily, although not necessarily to the satisfaction of the agrieved parties.

Posted by Curt Simon 2005-09-19 16:34|| 2005-09-19 16:34|| Front Page Top

#5 Since they are in Cuba, maybe they should give the refused meals to the Cubans? I'll bet that most of them don't eat nearly as good as the prisoners in Club Gitmo. Might improve relations.

Posted by Cyber Sarge">Cyber Sarge 2005-09-19 19:06|| 2005-09-19 19:06|| Front Page Top

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