tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522121129844880066.post4174209441960771091..comments2023-10-24T11:23:31.580-04:00Comments on Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion: What's Old Is New In Military CommissionsWilliam A. Jacobsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16433685588536441422noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522121129844880066.post-39169806935698929362009-05-11T02:41:00.000-04:002009-05-11T02:41:00.000-04:00Another Obama decision I can like, even though I d...Another Obama decision I can like, even though I don't like that he flopped again.Jordanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10701922461580640235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522121129844880066.post-50697049308523351612009-05-10T22:40:00.000-04:002009-05-10T22:40:00.000-04:00This is a totally different type of commission, be...This is a totally different type of commission, because Obama has good intentions. That means he'll ensure there are "appropriate safety measures" in place, unlike Bush's show trials. Merely saying "appropriate safety measures" automatically makes it better, see?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522121129844880066.post-42522105719079306792009-05-10T14:00:00.000-04:002009-05-10T14:00:00.000-04:00This is a good announcement, but it just goes to s...This is a good announcement, but it just goes to show, that either his promises were insincere, or he owes Bush an apology. However, I won't hold my breath.The Commissionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17077338326149936853noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1522121129844880066.post-41098921827832353652009-05-10T13:50:00.000-04:002009-05-10T13:50:00.000-04:00Obama previously initiated a 120 stay to review th...Obama previously initiated a 120 stay to review the current processes but some people interpreted that action as a death knell for military tribunals. <br /><br />However, Obama now realizes that the situation is much more complicated. Many of the current cases just wouldn't stick in Federal courts. <br /><br />In allowing tribunals to move forward, Obama has concurrently enacted some additional restrictions that supposedly increases legal protections for terrorism suspects. Additional rules will block the admissibility of evidence obtained through coercive interrogations. Detainees will also have more options when selecting counsel to represent them.<br /><br />Do you think this is a good thing? I enjoy reading your blog and look forward to your continuing analysis of the Obama administration.<br /><br />PS: I've been to Ithaca a couple of times -- it is a great college town. Is the Moosewood restaurant still in business? <br /><br />Jason Baumgartner<br />Colorado Springs, COJason Baumgartnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09567016675865855686noreply@blogger.com