Key questions for 9/11 civilian court trials
The Christian Science Monitor - November 16, 2009
In his effort to adhere to Consitutional values, not sacrifice democratic ideals for security, and better defeat an unconventional enemy, President Obama decided to try 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four other Guantánamo Bay detainees for their actions as criminals in a NYC civilian trial. This move is a departure from former President Bush’s desires to try them in military court.
This article discusses 7 key issues the trial faces in living up to Obama’s ideals.