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Old 06-18-2007, 04:34 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by il Padrino Ute View Post
Nichols and McVeigh blew up a building and killed innocent victims.

Al Qaida blew up buildings and killed innocent victims.

What's the difference? Terrorists commit acts of terror regardless citizenship.
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So what are you saying Tex...american born terrorists should be treated differently than foreign born terrorists. What do you mean by your comment? American citizens should be treated in a better manner?
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So if an American-born Al-Qaida member knows of a 'ticking-bomb' you treat them differently? Just asking.
This is essentially what I am saying:

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Absolutely, as American citizens they are entitled to full Constitutional protections, and I believe lawfully immigrated aliens also enjoy such status. I'm not certain as to the legal protections afforded unlawfully admitted aliens.
So, yes. It's different. In fact, it's a GARGANTUAN difference.
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