WestPointer said:
POW's???? How can they be POW's when we have no declared war? Seriously though ... are we just going to keep them there forever? If they are POW's, and if Iraq and Afghanistan are now liberated, shouldn't these POW's either be charged as war criminals or returned to their respective homelands?
Talk about a breeding ground for future terrorist. If they weren't, they will be soon.
Are they not POW's? Is the war in Iraq over? Is the war on terror over? Sorry, but the answers are Yes, No, and No. there is STILL a war in Afghanistan, to certain extent as to how it pertains to a war on terror.
The people in Guantanamo are a mix from all over, and are there because the took-up arms against the US and the coalition. Many of them also have essential info on terrorist operations. I believe we will keep them as long as needed.
They are NOT US citizens, therefore they are NOT guaranteed a speedy trial. Many of them ARE sworn enemies of the US, and should be treated as such.
Don't worry, they are being fed good food, clothed, allowed to worship as they wish, allowed to bathe,...nay, forced to bathe on a regular basis. They have more rights and goodies than they did as member of the Taliban, al Queda, or Saddam's Fedayeen.
You should be happy for them. They are also out of harm's way, so you know they won't bekilled on the battlefield, or, more importantly, kill any of our troops on the battlefield.