Bloomberg: We SHOULD Try 9/11 Terrorists Near Site Of Attacks

[babylonsister]

Suck on that, Lieberman.

http://theplumline.whorunsgov.com/terrorism/bloomberg-we-should-try-911-terrorists-near-site-of-bombing/

Bloomberg: We Should Try 9/11 Terrorists Near Site Of Attacks


Michael Bloomberg, who was elected mayor of New York City on the GOP line, is lending his support to Obama’s decision — widely criticized by Republicans today — to try Khalid Sheik Muhammad and his co-conspirators in a New York court. And Bloomberg says it’s “fitting” that the trial is taking place near the site of the attacks.

New York’s City Hall sends over Bloomberg’s statement, which puts him at odds with multiple Republican critics of the Obama administration’s decision:

“I support the Obama Administration’s decision to prosecute 9/11 terrorists here in New York. It is fitting that 9/11 suspects face justice near the World Trade Center site where so many New Yorkers were murdered. We have hosted terrorism trials before, including the trial of Omar Abdel-Rahman, the mastermind of the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.

“When I spoke to Attorney General Holder earlier today, I told him New York City stands ready to assist the federal court in the administration of justice in any way necessary. I have great confidence that the NYPD, with federal authorities, will handle security expertly. The NYPD is the best police department in the world and it has experience dealing with high-profile terrorism suspects and any logistical issues that may come up during the trials.”

Bloomberg, obviously, has to support the decision since it has already been made and he would be expected to declare confidence in the cops’ ability to maintain security. But it’s interesting that Bloomberg seems determined to give Obama cover on the substance and symbolism of the decision, going out of his way to declare it “fitting” as an act of justice on behalf of the murdered.

[Echo In Light]

1. The PNAC?

[babylonsister]

Huh? I'm not getting why you're mentioning PNAC. Bloomberg is

NY's mayor; he should have a say.

[Echo In Light]

4. So he's suggesting the PNAC members should be tried near the site of attack?

[babylonsister]

5. No, just the alleged terrorists who are currently in Gitmo.

But I get your drift. That'd be even better!

[Echo In Light]

6. ;)

:hi:

... and would indeed be quite a sight to behold

[JuniperLea]

2. Moving a trial of this magnitude would be ridiculous to even consider...

If the plan is to close Gitmo, it's only logical to start the trial where it will be able to run its course.

[babylonsister]

3. It's already been determined the trials will be held in NY. Did

you hear Eric Holder today?

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=132&topic_id=8752200&mesg_id=8752200

[JuniperLea]

7. Yep...

I just think it's stupid the way the RW is whining about it. But then, if Obama handed every one of them a new car, mansion, and massive bank account, they'd complain. It's all about being anti-Obama, no other reason.

[lunatica]

8. They will feal the terror of knowing they will be judged by New Yorkers.

Watch the Defense Attorney's claim they won't get a fair trial and ask for a change of venue. A lot of good that'll do them though. We're all pissed off.

[ixion]

9. indeed... extradite Bush and Cheney

and let them face a jury of their peers.

[RC]

10. ...a jury of their peers...?

You mean a jury of terrorists? How would that work

[ixion]

11. lol... yeah

I had reservations about using that phrase. Probably could have come up with something better, but I think my point is clear, nonetheless. :+

[RC]

12. Yeah, I know. But I couldn't let it pass unscathed.

Too easy a target.

[depakid]

13. Funny- as I always thought the point was to ensure a fair trial

This Holder guy continues to impress.