Originally posted by blackrose
...and punishing him in any way other than in a normal humane way would violate the cruel and unusual punishment part of our constitution...
The Constitution applies to American citizens only. Enemies of war and foreigners can not be considered as under its protection. During World War II, Nazi spies and saboteurs found here in America were executed promtly and efficiently. They were not afforded the rights of trial because they were not US citizens and were our sworn enemies.
It's amazing how far we have come. Nowadays, when we catch a foreigner trying to harm our country and our citizens, he gets a trial and an all-expense paid stay at a minimum security resort.
The Nazis never directly attacked America but they were executed for trying. Our modern-day enemies, these moslem terrorists, have commited acts of war against us and have killed our citizens, and yet we give them all benefit of the doubt and the protection of our freedoms. They are no less resolved to destroy us than were the Nazis (perhaps even more so, because they have the conviction of their religion) and should be dealt with in the same way.
It's time for everyone to get their heads out of their asses and realize that our way of life is on the line. Remember, these people would drop a nuclear bomb on you if they had the chance and wouldn't even think twice.