Feingold to Obama: Don't cave to right wing on terror trial

[Bluebear]

Senator Russ Feingold has now become the first prominent Congressional Dem to step forward and respond to reports that the White House is leaning towards trying the 9/11 plotters in a military tribunal.

I asked Feingold’s office for comment, and I got this statement reiterating the virtues of trying terror suspects in civilian courts:

“We have a great track record of successfully trying and convicting terrorists in civilian courts. The military commission system is largely untested, and these cases could easily get bogged down in years of legal challenges. The best way to bring these terrorists to justice swiftly is through our civilian courts.”

A couple quick points on this. First, notice how silent Congressional Democrats have been on this today. Have any other Dem officials raised their voices on the topic?

And second, Feingold’s point is worth repeating: “The best way to bring these terrorists to justice swiftly is through our civilian courts.” The bottom line, as Robert Gates has suggested, is that those arguing against civilian trials for terror suspects are, intentionally or not, actually trying to limit the tools at our disposal for fighting terrorism — for ideological reasons. That point can’t be restated enough."

http://theplumline.whorunsgov.com/terrorism/feingold-to-white-house-dont-cave-on-ksm-trial/

[XOKCowboy]

1. Another example of Obama trying to appease the unappeasable

and looking like a wimp in the process. Stand your ground Mr. President!

[villager]

2. How about just "don't cave to the right wing"

...and we can cover much of Obama's first year with a single edict...

[madrchsod]

3. rahm is not going to be happy russ!