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Perverse Justice

Jose Padilla’s conviction raises questions about whether detainees who undergo extreme isolation can be given fair trials

By Lindsay Beyerstein

Many pundits hailed the August 16 conviction of Jose Padilla on conspiracy charges as a victory for civil liberties and the rule of law. The trial, according to them, proved that a suspected terrorist could be successfully prosecuted in the civilian legal system—something the government had initially insisted was impossible. However, Padilla’s case raises troubling questions about whether there can… return to article

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    Guess it is a lousy time to be a terrorist. Poor guy.

    United States Posted by wolf on Aug 22, 2007 at 12:29 PM

    Guess it is a lousy time to be, simply to be in any place where the new empire has economical interests. Poor us.

    Costa Rica Posted by Maria on Aug 30, 2007 at 12:18 AM

    Must be bad there Maria. If you ever have the chance, come to the US. Life is good here, as millions of illegals will testify!

    To be fair though, these are the best of times almost everywhere! But no worries to those who look for doom, it is and always will be looming. . .

    United States Posted by wolf on Aug 30, 2007 at 9:30 AM

    Thanks for the invitation, Wolf, but I wouldn’t dream of spoiling your fun.
    Enjoy paradise in the name of us, losers.

    Costa Rica Posted by Maria on Aug 30, 2007 at 10:29 PM

    Thanks Maria, but there is plenty of room for you too! Together we can all make “paradise” even better. . .

    Life is a journey, not a destination.

    United States Posted by wolf on Aug 31, 2007 at 9:49 AM
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