[CougarGA7]

First of all, I don't think they would have apprehended him if they did not have anything showing that he was involved in a plot against the United States. Do I wish they would release what they have? Yes I do. Second, Padilla does not have to be enlisted in a military unit to fall under the category of "combatant", so that is irrelevant. And as far as holding him indefinitely, that falls under Article I, Section 9, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution.

[Jim Scott]

Thanks for some sanity - based on facts - in an otherwise overheated, emotional debate.

I object to home-grown terrorists (citizens) being treated as simply common criminals and given all kinds of legal protections that could endanger others. I'm already weary of the constant arm-waving warnings about how we're all going to be living in a police state if the government attempts to find and arrest terrorists, would-be or otherwise, and treats them as the security threats they really are. Clinton isn't president any more. Government needs to be watched but the hysteria is unnecessary.

The anti-government knee-jerking is predictable from Libertarians but the frantic ranting about rights being lost forever is over the top. Your comments were a breath of fresh air.

[Japedo]

And as far as holding him indefinitely, that falls under Article I, Section 9, Clause 2 of the U.S. Constitution.

"The Priviledge of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it." Perhaps you can answer a few questions for me Cougar.. when did the EXECUTIVE BRANCH become the CONGRESS? Did congress suspend our Habeas Corpus and if so,have you been traveling the United States? How are you getting around the Suspension of Habeas Corpus...???