You dumbasses can't keep it straight. COG says OBL should've been arrested and brought to trial in the US. And, combatants who want to kill US citizens, like this asshole, shouldn't be droned because his rights might be violated or because his kids might get vaporized too during the drone strike. So, this guy doesn't get droned, does get arrested, and is going to have his day in court...and you dumb motherfuckers are still unhappy.
Originally Posted by timpage
Pretty much right. If they had been able to take OBL alive, they should have done so, but I don't think they had the opportunity, based on what I think the real story might be. We won't ever know the true story. And yes, I oppose killing innocent people. Call me an extremist.
People actively engaged in combat, or crimes of deadly force, get no rights. They must be killed immediately to prevent further harm. But if the perpetrator is in his home, or not actively engaged in threatening activity, they should be captured, or arrested, whatever is appropriate.
In OBL's son-in-law's case, he was charged with conspiracy, which is, from what I've heard, not an international crime. So, for a change, the Obama administration did the right thing. They arrested him. I think his case would be better heard by a military tribunal, but I expect he will get justice in court. Can you imagine how long he will last if he is ever allowed in the general prison population?
So, I support Obama on this one. Go figure.