has the us supreme court let us down in their judgement?

Question

how are we expected to eradicate these terrorists , when the highest court in the land does not support us

Answer 1

The Supreme Court is nuts! They say these prisoners can't be tried in military courts "because its structure and procedures violate the international agreement that covers treatment of prisoners of war, as well as the Uniform Code of Military Justice".

Terrorists don't qualify for Geneva Convention protection regarding prisoners of war.

1) They do not wear a uniform, identifying themselves as legitimate combatants (if they don't, you can't distinguish between soldiers and civilians).

2) What the first thing prisoners of war are required to do? Give their rank, name, and serial number. Some of these Gitmo scum won't even tell us their names.... after 4 years!

3) They do not follow the rules of military engagement. People don't seem to understand why this is so important. Since terrorists do not owe allegiance to any one country, you cannot negotiate with them. Who would be authorized to speak for them? No one. They are splintered groups.

Governments can deal with one another because there is an easily identifiable power structure. You can have treaties with a government, and accept terms of surrender from them, but not with a terrorist organization. They just morph into something else and keep on fighting.

Between the press and non-compliant government organizations, we are making the war impossible to fight. Could we ever have won WWII like this?

Answer 2

I can hear Bin Ladens driver cheering, can't you?

The court faced a difficult decision, and it was in no way unanimous, so hang onto that idea. I don't think terrorists should have any rights except for being executed humanely (possibly). However, we have the Constitution and unfortunately, those great minds could not see this far into the future. So, we have to work with what we have - and find a way around it.

Answer 3

Who is this "us" you keep talking about? The Supreme Court isn't in the habit of handing down "popular" decisions. It hands down decisions based UPON THE CONSTITUTION AND WHAT THE FRAMERS OF THE CONSTITUION hand in mind when they wrote it. So I'm sorry if your unhappy with our conservative court, but they are doing their job. And remember, they are ONLY 1/3 of a system of checks and balances. The other 2/3 being Congress and the President. So, while the courts may disappoint you, why aren't your President or Congress doing what you want, should be the real question.

Answer 4

Bush overstepped. Plain and simple and the court recognized it. But dont worry, Im sure they'll be something to keep whoever he has in there indefinitely. Terrorism isnt a new thing its just sad we're learning how to deal with it now

Answer 5

Absolutely. If our turncoat will vote with the Liberals we will never eradicate the terrorist. They do not & should not power over the Executive Branch.

Answer 6

I believe so. But just a couple more Conservative appointments and we will have the Supreme Court back.

Answer 7

LOL, you are crazy. If you are so sure that these are terrorists and not relatives of terrorists or innocents, why are you so afraid to try them in a court of law?

Answer 8

the court ruled,
you should read the ruling, you should read the arguments.

read the dissents.

i don't agree with the majority of the rulings of this court,

your question should be more specific withi regards to particular arguments....

with a gernalized question and statement......
any uninformed person can throw out an uninformed opinion.

a real question would get real answers.

Answer 9

yes, especially in its rulings in the cases of roe vs. wade & doe vs. bolton, its ruling that burning a mint-condition united states flag on the property of the federal government is speech & hence protected by the first amendment and its ruling that executing people who had committed murder before reaching the age of eighteen was unconstitutional because other countries didn't do it

Answer 10

No. If that's your perspective, you have let us down as a member of society. No person, even King Georgie is above the law. That's how America is supposed to work.