Does the constitutional due process right of habeas corpus need to be restored?

Question

If you think it does take a look at the following links and consider calling your Senators - the vote on the bill to reverse the most egregious parts of the Military Commissions Act of 2006 could come as soon as tomorrow.

Basically the Act passed last year just days before the 2006 election may allow the President or Secretary of Defense to declare whoever they want to be an "illegal combatant" and be jailed indefinitely - including american citizens.

Conservatives - regardless of your view please consider this: You run the risk of Hillary or another Democrat having this power unless this bill passes the Senate. Personally I don't want anyone on either side having this kind of extreme control over us.

http://www.nytimes.com/2007/07/15/opinion/15sun1.html?_r=1&oref=slogin

https://secure.aclu.org/site/Advocacy?alertId=679&pg=makeACall&JServSessionIdr011=aai7bx1p03.app26a

Answer 1

You're quite correct...Basically put, this gives too much power and control to anyone regardless of political affiliation. Sadly it seems this cretin and his mob of mayhem vie and challenge the American populace to grant them this kind of authority continuously. The Military Commissions Act was pushed at a time when more Americans were susceptible to an emotional suggestion/reaction than they are today. I enjoy my usual rants and diatribe for I think it gets peoples attention but this is a more serious issue than many are aware of. If we don't keep a sharp eye on this guy we're going to be in worse shape than we realize until it may be too late.

Answer 2

Yes, absolutely, Without question. And anyone who disagrees should not consider themselves a loyal American because they obviously have no respect for our constitution.

That being ranted, the Military Commissions Act was very intelligently written. It doesn't actually suspend Habeas Corpus. It removes jurisdiction from federal courts to hear the petition. Which legally is not exactly the same thing.

So, it's possible the courts will uphold the MCA based on that technicality. Which is why it is more important than ever to get Congress to repeal it by a 90% or higher vote, so Bush has no say on the matter.

Answer 3

agreed this has to end. This is clearly a potential political weapon.

Even the guys trying the cases at Gitmo say they have a tough time with no evidence and these people have had no habeus corpus whatsoever. The amazing thing is that americans still trust the same gvt that invaded based on WMD and terrorist training camps. Ya these are very bad men. I have not seen any evidence aside from a tortured confession to everything but JFK. The fact that any citizen from any country in the world is robbed of their legal rights its flatly nuts.
I dont know any convicted felons that are innocent based on DNA evidence. But I support reversing the conviction based on said evidence. I sure would hope the same applies to me if I were in the wrong place at the wrong time (which several Gitmo detainees are clearly guilty of wrong place wrong time but innocent none the less).

Answer 4

Yes, it must be restored. Period.

(I have the luxury of a sparse response because so many others have already made excellent arguments here to support the point.)

Answer 5

Hell yeah, bring it back. Also, what if Bush decided to have the ability to suspend Congress in the case of a national emergency. How many Americans would agree to this?

Answer 6

Just where did habeas corpus and due process go? I didn't realize they had left the building. Still in the constitution last I looked.

Answer 7

You mean like FDR did to over 200,000 American Citizens?

Answer 8

Show me the body

Answer 9

Yes in answer.
Now you want conservatives on your side??!! Try a little less bridge burning!

Answer 10

I thought Bush FISA'ed that right out of the piece of paper.

Go Tean Bush Go