The libertarian Republican commentator argues that we should give these jihadists what they want: "The Obama administration wisely is considering moving from Manhattan the trial of five September 11 conspirators, including Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. Team Obama’s original idea of trying Team al-Qaeda in civilian court cannot be scrapped soon enough. In fact, Team Obama should abandon its plans to try Team al-Qaeda in civilian court. Instead, KSM and his Islamofascist brethren should stay at Guantanamo and get what they want: execution. These al-Qaeda leaders — KSM, Mustafa Ahmad al-Hawsawi, Walid Bin Attash, and KSM’s two nephews, Ramzi bin al-Shibh and Ali Abd al-Aziz Ali — already offered to plead guilty."
He continues his commentary: "These defendants welcome execution. When Judge Ralph Kohlmann asked KSM if he knew he faced death, he replied: 'That is what I wish. I wished to be martyred for a long time.' Bin al-Shibh similarly stated: 'I’ve been seeking martyrdom for five years. I tried for 9/11 and could not get a visa. If this martyrdom happens today, so be it.' These facts render absurd the notion that these terrorists belong in civilian court. This idea assumes that America must prove to the world that even these butchers can be tried justly here. 'I am confident in the ability of our courts to provide these defendants a fair trial, just as they have for over 200 years,' Attorney General Eric Holder said November 13, as he announced the Manhattan terror trial. 'The alleged 9/11 conspirators will stand trial in our justice system before an impartial jury under long-established rules and procedures.' Even if KSM and company’s trial were even-handed enough to bring tears of joy to the ghost of Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall, would al-Qaeda be so impressed as to padlock its training camps in Yemen?"
More: "This entire escapade can be avoided quickly and cheaply. Guantanamo judges should let KSM and his conspirators plead guilty. And then, as would satisfy these mass murderers, they should be marched before a firing squad and granted instant lead poisoning."
To comment on "Execute Khalid Sheikh Muhammad...." post, click here.
Deroy Murdock: "Execute Khalid Sheikh Muhammad And The 9/11 Killers"
