Since when are we not signators to the third Geneva convention? We ratified it in the 50s.
Maybe a poor argument, but an even worse counter point. Rob, with all due respect, you, me, and the vast majority of Americans dont know if they were doing something or not. That is the basis of the disagreement here.
Tell me what they did, provide evidence. And then throw them in prison, or execute them if warranted, but this notion that we hold people indefinately, at the decision of who knows, for arbitrary reasons goes against the very concept of what this country was founded on.
CIPA was designed for these exact reasons, the ability to still have a fair trial, but while protecting classified information. Also, a judge has the discresition of allowing a defendant to represent themselves exists. Most of these guys dont have the understanding of that will easily dismiss the notion of representing themselves. I also think the CIPA has a measure that requires them to have professional legal council.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Classified_Information_Procedures_Act
