So, if Osama bin Laden had been captured at Tora Bora, he would be in New York City today, enjoying all the civil rights of any U.S. citizen. He would probably have a court-appointed lawyer paid for by U.S. taxpayers. He would have a soapbox!
But, do we have any evidence that Osama bin Laden had anything to do with 9-11 - evidence that could be presented in a court of law - any evidence that was not obtained without using coercive torture techniques? If the U.S. Congress never declared war on al Qaeda or on the Taliban, how would a judge admit evidence that the U.S. caused the death of thousands of innocent people in the U.S pursuit of Osama? Obviously, if Osama were to have a trial in the U.S., he would be found 'not guilty', due to a lack of evidence - not to mention that his civil rights had been trampled. He might even be able to sue the government for millions of dollars. How could Osama bin Laden get a fair trial in New York City? What would happen if Osama bin Laden was set free, and the judge declared that the 9-11 attack was an 'inside job' perpetrated by the federal government headed by President Bill Clinton? Over 99% of congressional leaders voted to send in the troops to kill or capture Osama - would the responsible politicians have to be put in prison for breaking international law and human rights? "Entitled "Tora Bora revisited: how we failed to get Bin Laden and why it matters today," the report -- commissioned by Senator John Kerry, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee -- said Bin Laden expected to die and had even written a will..." Read more: 'Senate report: Bin Laden was 'within our grasp'' By Calvin Woodward Associated Press, November 29, 2009 http://tinyurl.com/ybgazgk "Look, it would be entirely irresponsible for the president of the United States to commit more troops to this country..." 'John Kerry On Afghanistan' Huffington Post, October 17, 2009 http://tinyurl.com/yfe4vk7
