It would be dishonest and perhaps even immoral for us the engage in preventive detention, preemptive war, illegal war (aggression), illegal domestic spying, torture, rendition, imprisonment by fiat of the government and all the other abuses of the Constitution and Bill of Rights without saying we are going to do it.

After all is not Transparency in Government a hallmark of the Obama governance?

When you look at all the unAmerican changes our politicians have done to keep us safe, and to pursue the “War” on terror, it's hard not to see how Osama did not win.

Auwe, Auwe.

Permanent detention for how many? Who decides who is to be detained? What if this administration is Just, but the next is like the previous administration? We will have the same problem all over again. The facility will become a political gulag.

Fix the problem don't make another one. Try them in Federal Court.

Either our Constitution and Bill of Rights are applicable to modern society or they are not.
Don't just ignore these uniquely American guiding documents, or apply them selectively. If they are no longer useful propose changes through the prescribed process.

Be American. Strong, Righteous, Generous and Just. Be American. Be courageous, optimistic and fearless.

We have never been defeated. Our worst enemy is ourselves until some catastrophe unites us, or some leader does. Be that leader. FIX the problem with a real, legal, constitutional solution.

It just points that we need to make sure our elected leaders get the message that we expect more than just the same thing. They need to hear from you that you want transparency and accountability in our government. When they fail, throw their a$$es out!

Currently, the rule of law, the foundation of our republic, is under attack from all sides and it will be interesting to see if we can correct these injustices and recover our standing. If we allow ourselves to fall into the hands of corruption, that secrecy and these authoritarian measures bring, I'm afraid we will ultimately collapse.

Maybe I grew up a bit naive, but I thought we were supposed to be an example for the rest of the world. What happened to that paradigm? If it is dead, it would seems the terrorist did defeat us after all.

This is our big moment to see if we live up to our highest standards that we have set for ourselves. If we fail, God help us all.

The one I want to live in is governed by law, the Constitution and Justice.

I don't want to give to my kids an America where the president can detain even US citizens indefinitely without trial simply because he says they are dangerous. PROVE IT. Prove they are dangerous in a court of law with rules of evidence and a jury.

President Obama you are wrong on this. Even though you look calm and confident you are scared on this. You are afraid an attack, or a political attack will make you look soft on terrorists.

I want a President that is STRONG ON LAW, THAT IS STRONG ON THE CONSTITUTION.

I don't believe the US will survive as a true democracy or as a Constitutional Republic if you prefer if Politicians can change the rules. Politicians are too subject to political pressure.

If you thing I'm wrong prove it. Look at your policies. You have changed due to political pressure. Look at Congress wallow in special interest influence rather than do what the Country needs.