Does the fact that the bill could apply to ordinary american citizens...

[DireStrike]

Imply that they have imprisoned such people already? We know Bushco are trying to cover their collective asses, and that's the motivation for legalizing torture in the first place.

[ThomCat]

1. I am guessing that it does.

Or else they already have plans to start imprisoning citizens. They would not be asking for protections they don't need.
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[Beelzebud]

2. One name: Jose Padilla

Born in America. Held without trial for YEARS.

[asjr]

3. I am afraid this is just the tool Bushco was

looking for. Protesters will now be incarcerated. They are looking for a reason to invoke martial law in this country. Now they can do anything they please. Maybe this is the October surprise. Elections will be suspended. Warner, McCain and Graham are traitors of the first order. What happened to us?

[woodsprite]

6. I expected to have at least another fake election before the

possibility of suspension in 2008. BUT, maybe that's why the Dems are so wishy/washy about fighting them. Maybe they know it's all play acting from this point out and they're presence is required inorder to appear normal and placate the masses.

Sheesh! Can you tell I'm really down today?

Quick! Someone give me a shot of hope, please?

[bowens43]

4. We know they have.

[woodsprite]

5. Am I wrong in thinking that this is a precedural declaration

of martial law against the people of the United States of America? It may not be an official declaration, but if all the rules are the same, what difference does it make? I am feeling like this is the final act in the Nazi-fication of America.