Saturday, January 30, 2010

Terrorism - What's That?

A foreign national tried to blow up a plane full of Americans over the city of Detroit. He failed. He was arrested and questioned for less than one hour. Without the knowledge of the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Director of the FBI, the Director of Counterterrorism, and the Director of National Intelligence, the terrorist was given the Miranda rights. Who made this decision? We as Americans have a right to know this.

Was it the Justice Department? If so, they acted without authorization from any of the agencies who deal with these problems. Was this was a unilateral decision? Who authorized giving a terrorist Miranda rights?

Why does this administration treat terrorism as a law enforcement issue? Are Americans REALLY safe under this President? Why does this administration give terrorists full protection under the laws of this country for non-Americans in the first place? Why do we give terrorists a public platform to broadcast their message to the world? What was Eric Holder's criteria to try an admitted terrorist in New York City at an estimated cost of $200 million a year? Even if we change venues, should terrorists be tried in civilian courts? Why is OUR Constitution being used as a safety net for terrorists?

Until these questions are answered, Americans will never be safe.