Obama may create a new court with fewer rights for the accused.

[Eric J in MN]

http://washingtonindependent.com/17763/early-obama-initiative-the-end-of-guantanamo-bay

The AP’s reporting suggests Obama is considering a “hybrid process” between the military commissions and the full process enjoyed by U.S. citizens. If there’s anything the military commissions process should have taught, it’s that reinventing the legal system doesn’t work, as demonstrated by the bevy of military lawyers who have resigned in protest of the commissions.

The concern, stripped of euphemism, is that the evidentiary basis for many trials of Guantanamo detainees — including, in many cases, torture — would never be admissible in any court worthy of the name. That’s the Bush administration’s legacy. But it can’t be the basis for cheapening our legal system.

[Avalux]

1. Where did the author get this information?

From the AP, lol. Not worth writing an entire article based on something that isn't true.

[rurallib]

2. no kidding. The AP probably wants to start fires right away.

No doubt Rushie and Hannipootie will be pushing this.

[LittleClarkie]

3. Your title is a bit vague. Shouldn't it be clear we're talking about Gitmo?

and not the US legal system?

[cali]

4. not only that, but as I understand it, he's taking a big move toward

real justice. He's proposing regular criminal trials for most of those in Gitmo with real charges against them.

[Eric J in MN]

6. In cases where the evidence is lousy, the accused...

...will be tried in new court where that won't matter.

[cali]

8. ridiculous statement. NOTHING has been determined yet.

[Eric J in MN]

5. It's all justice or lack-of-justice by the US government.

Not everyone accused of being a terrorist is guilty.

[Truth2Tell]

7. This would be very disappointing.

But I want a better source before I believe it.