The Australians are saying: if you won't we will. Why are the US dragging their heels?
If this was just up to Pres. Bush these people would have military trials. The issue still to be determined by Congress is if this is satisfactory or should Congress determine if these individuals should get additional legal jursidiction. Congress needs to make the determination, agreed the political wheels are spinning slowly, as these are non citizens and thus don't get the same amount of attention. If they do get a trial in the same legal merit of a citizen of a country, they will be in the system for some time as well. This is a new situation for any Judicial System, no one wants to make a mistake by making a hasty decision. The outcome will be used for years in future accused terrorist arrests. What precident the US sets up will most likely be adopted by other countries, so they are collecting opinions and legal arguments. Anyone know of any dates/forums where the US Congress has debated this issue?