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Space Goat said: "I mean, an Obama official says the president could imprison people found not guilty at trial, and the response is, would you prefer Bush? WTF?"

No, my implication is not that criticism of Obama=Love for Bush. My statement is based on the idea that it could be a LOT worse.

And let's not forget, that once again, the decisions Obama has to make now are based on the remainders of an 8 year trashing of the constitution and basic civil rights by Bush. He was left with this pile of crap in his lap and is going to HAVE to make some decisions that seem completely contrary to his platform and views. I'm not saying the policy is right, or even acceptable, just throw a little context into the discussion.

Were Bush never to have pushed for his tribunals, or have come up with the "illegal combatants" moniker, chances are this wouldn't even be an issue. But it is, and the question is, these are people that while they may have been illegally detained, and perhaps had not been a threat to begin with, after the crap that Bush put them through, they most definitely have a bone to pick with the US now. New administration or not.

I agree, it's contrary to the rule of law, but what would you propose as an alternative?

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