Terrorists to be Tried in New York; Not a Big Deal
Posted Sunday November 15, 2009 at 9:55am in News, Terrorism
Recently it was announced that the terrorists responsible for the horrific events of September 11, 2001 would be tried in a public court in New York. Many notable GOP members, and conservative bloggers have come to a point of outrage over Eric Holder’s decision. I admit I haven’t read too much into the situation. But why is everyone in such an uproar? Do the conservative elite, not think that the citizens of New York would convict the men responsible for the bloodshed that day? Holder even stated that he was going to pursue the death penalty (and rightfully so). Are they worried that the New York citizens wouldn’t grant that action? I have lost faith in Americans for their lack of understanding in modern times, that I admit, but I have not lost my faith entirely. Sure the majority of the people in the United States no longer care for their country on the level that they should. I find their lack of faith, to the American cause disturbing. Everyone seems to have a world wide focus, rather than having that hint of nationalism that should be required by every patriotic person of the United States. That is a blog for another day though.
I just find it difficult to believe that the citizens of New York would allow Khalid Sheik Mohammad, and his co-conspirators to walk, or live. After all, they attacked the United States, and are now going to be tried in the very city which their design took place. If anything, to me it seems Holder is making this a show trial. If you go against the United States not only will you receive military retaliation, but if you surrender, you will still face proper criminal and legal action for your deeds.
Maybe the GOP is afraid that it will offer a platform to militant Islam? I say, let them! I bet most will be disgusted with their views of the religion and the world. Maybe people will be turned away from militant Islam? The media is not going to let every detail slip out of the courtroom. National security would still be at stake, and they would not let certain details get out. (At least I hope!).
I feel the GOP and conservatives are not seeing the big picture, and are trying to stick to their Bush-ist beliefs. Although that is not always a bad thing, to hold onto a belief when it is not always the right thing can be an error. In reality this is not that big of a deal. Let them go to New York, and let the post-Zengi jihadists of militant Islam expose their stupidity in their beliefs. Finally it could bring closure to those who lost friends and loved ones on September 11, 2001. We have yet to catch Osama Bin Laden, or bring justice to any one of his organization (other than through a bomb or bullet). Let legal action take its course along with that of the death penalty.
