Well, in case you didn’t realize it, under the U.S. Constitution one is considered innocent. The burden of proof is upon the “state” to actually prove its case, beyond a reasonable doubt. It’s called “due process”. In the USA, and under “due process” this is required before the state can forcefully condemn anyone to jail or death (whichever is applicable).
If you support the U.S. Constitution, you want it no other way.
AND ... being on Free Republic presumes you know this.
“Well, in case you didn’t realize it, under the U.S. Constitution one is considered innocent. The burden of proof is upon the “state” to actually prove its case, beyond a reasonable doubt. It’s called “due process”. In the USA, and under “due process” this is required before the state can forcefully condemn anyone to jail or death (whichever is applicable).
If you support the U.S. Constitution, you want it no other way.
AND ... being on Free Republic presumes you know this.”
Pretty much a moot point now...I’m move for summery judgement this afternoon.
His lawyer admitted guilt.
From the OP:
“He believed that he was a soldier in a holy war against Americans,” Assistant U.S. Attorney William Weinreb said. “He also believed that by winning that victory, he had taken a step toward reaching paradise. That was his motive for committing these crimes.”