re: #1332 LudwigVanQuixote

They seem to think it is about either a military tribunal or civilian trial.

That was never the issue.

The issue was a fair and speedy trial under some legitimate and open jurisdiction.

Understand from where you are coming.

Indeed, Eric Posner summarized some of this well in his article over on volokh.com:

Why Has Holder Decided to Try Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in a Civilian Court?

Endless detention without trial is no longer a politically viable option.

There are several conversations going on in this thread, as one would expect on this particular issue.

I have no personal preference (or insight to drive one) on whether a military trial or a civilian trial would be preferable. I do agree that indefinite retention without a trial is profoundly un-American.