More On 9/11

Bruce Kesler writes of our children and 9/11.

Unfortunately, it seems just as our enemies never rest, neither does the ACLU take a break from its endless Bush bashing while fighting to protect terrorist rights.

Comments

[Whitney]

I agree with the ACLU on this. i lost 2 sons in the wars, one in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. They supported the president but had nothing good to say about the war, rumsfeld, torture etc etc. There are hundreds of us who lost loved ones in the wars, but don't endorse torture, hidden evidence or the mistreatment of detainees. Many of us will be speaking to Congress next week encouraging them not to approve the president's request for the triunals the way it is.We agree with most but not all and thanks to Lindsey Graham, we'll get to voice our views. In General, Bush is doing OK. But when you look at specifics, he's got many many problems don't think he'll overcome.

[rwilymz]

What does the ACLU have to say about civil liberties to people not protected by them?

I mean, file an amicus curiae if you want, but to represent in US courts people who, by definition, do not have a US claim ... and argue that they do ...

Why aren't they fighting for my rights? I've got hay fever, and I'd like to go to the drug store, but pseudoephedrine, and not have to give my driver's license number so I can be tracked by the cops. ... for having sniffles.

I'd like to pull jury duty again and not have to get pre-emptively searched and x-rayed in the building that professes "innocent until proven guilty".

And where the hell's the ACLU on Jury Nullification?

We're so goddammed worried about our rights to call and talk with terrorists being infringed by warrantless NSA searches, but what about our rights to drive down the street and be free from warrantless DUI checks, seat belt checks, and -- in the case of suspected DUI -- freedom from being compelled to provide breathalyzer evidence against yourself? Does "implied consent" only apply to the cars not mentioned by the Constitution, but *not* to telephones also not mentioned by the Constitution?

You may have a point -- albeit academic and entirely arguable -- about the US not following the letter of international law as regards captured combatants, but frankly, I could not care less about foreigners caught trying to kill Americans; I couldn't care less if I tried. When the AMERICAN Civil Liberties Union starts worrying about the civil liberties of AMERICANS instead of the questionable and dubious liberties of those caught trying to kill Americans, then maybe I'll give a rats ass again about what the ACLU has to say about anything. Until then, they can kiss my ass, and you're welcome to follow right behind, Whitney.