(...on the basis of religion, race or national origin?)
2006-06-16 16:01:16 · 13 answers · asked by oaksterdamhippiechick 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
This is my view.. if non-citizens are detained on the basis of religion, race, or national origin, then that simply means that the US is not living up to there their stance that it is a free country. I would agree for every right for religion, and that the US should not be biased against a place where you are from, or the colour of your skin. Whats important is that the person is not a murderer, and the person stick to the law, and that person contributes accordingly to the development of the country. In other words, the detaining due to those conditions is prejudice, and thus absolutely unfair.
2006-06-16 16:04:47 · answer #1 · answered by Drewy-D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The U.S. is doing this now and it has done this in the pass. In WWII there were the "War Relocation Camp." But Lincoln had American citizens locked up during the War between the States and did away with the Right of Habits Corpus(sp).
2006-06-16 23:39:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not as a matter of law or regular practice, but in cases where criminals have been confined and are due to be released, but no nation will permit their entry, there isn't much choice.
They have no right to become citizens, and they cannot be released on the streets, so they are in legal limbo. But, they should not have entered the country illegally and committed a crime.
If you are referring to Guantanamo or other concentration camps, those are undoubtedly unlawful. The US is not at "war," and those being held should either be charged as criminals or transferred to prisoner of war camps with the rights & privileges afforded to P.O.W.'s.
Holding them in legal limbo is unnecessary and unconstitutional (arguably as evidenced by the differing opinions on the subject)
2006-06-16 23:13:53 · answer #3 · answered by Left the building 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
how do u detain people on the basis of religion i know on alleged terrorists they do at guantanamo bay that's not o.k. with me they need to be charged and found guilty in a court of law like every one else. u simply can not hold people without charging them.
2006-06-16 23:20:07 · answer #4 · answered by paris 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think people should be held without proper charges and due process. Mistakes were made in the past such as the Japanese-Americans being held in concentration camps during WWII, just because of their race. We must learn from our past, otherwise, why study history?
2006-06-16 23:33:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, and certainly not on the basis of religion, race or nationality.
2006-06-16 23:11:45 · answer #6 · answered by wefields@swbell.net 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The US should be allowed to detain non-citizens if they are accused of a crime punishable under US law...not otherwise.
2006-06-17 06:13:45 · answer #7 · answered by Chris M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. It flies in the face of international law (not to mention human rights and human dignity) & if we are to promote rule of law around the world, we must show that we will abide by laws as well.
"* Those who would give up Essential Liberty to purchase a little Temporary Safety, deserve neither Liberty nor Safety." - Benjamin Frankiln
2006-06-16 23:12:51 · answer #8 · answered by Dave of the Hill People 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
non citizens that are in the US illegally are breaking the law, thus they should be detained untill returned to thier nation.
Those here legally have constitutional rights
2006-06-16 23:07:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. Send the detainees back to their originating country.
2006-06-17 02:19:13 · answer #10 · answered by mocca4 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋