No evidence to convict 10,000 detainees– U.S. commander
BAGHDAD / Aswat al-Iraq: U.S. forces in Iraq have detained 10,000 prisoners without evidence of their wrongdoing, a U.S. detention centers in Iraq commander said on Monday.
So we just rounded up over 10,000 people, or the population of most small towns and detained them. Detained of course because then we can torture them - there are rules about the treatment of prisoners which is why we call them detainees - to get around these rules.
You see, martial law is "bad" because they don't need things like "probable cause."
I am am ashamed and mortified at the actions of my country. To the people of Iraq: I am so freaking sorry my government are such assbags.
Showing posts with label habeas corpus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label habeas corpus. Show all posts
Saturday, December 27, 2008
US military dry runs domestic training
Northcom Combat Team Conducts “Humanitarian Support” Exercise in Maryland
The Armed Forces Press Service has initiated a propaganda campaign designed to convince the American people that deploying the 3rd Infantry Division in the United States in violation of the Posse Comitatus Act is a good thing. The propaganda piece appeared on the Hinesville, Georgia, Coastal Courier’s website on December 26.
No matter how pretty you paint the colours, it's still bad to have the god damn military on your home turf. This propaganda is bullshit.
Northcom Combat Team Conducts “Humanitarian Support” Exercise in Maryland
The Armed Forces Press Service has initiated a propaganda campaign designed to convince the American people that deploying the 3rd Infantry Division in the United States in violation of the Posse Comitatus Act is a good thing. The propaganda piece appeared on the Hinesville, Georgia, Coastal Courier’s website on December 26.
No matter how pretty you paint the colours, it's still bad to have the god damn military on your home turf. This propaganda is bullshit.
U.S. Military Preparing for Domestic Disturbances
U.S. Military Preparing for Domestic Disturbances
A new report from the U.S. Army War College discusses the use of American troops to quell civil unrest brought about by a worsening economic crisis.
More reports of preparations for martial law.
Why do I keep posting these?
Because the reason for the constitution and habeas corpus (which would be suspended during martial law) was so that the government didn't just go around detaining those who disagreed with it.
Because a government needs to adhere to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. Because taxes imposed need to have the consent of the people so as not to enslave them through debt. Because of the benefits of trial by jury, as during martial law there is no difference between judge, jury, and executioner.
Because freedom does not mean the ability to choose between a variety of breakfast cereals.
To quote from USConstitution.net martial law is defined as:
In strict dictionary terms, martial law is the suspension of civil authority and the imposition of military authority. When we say a region or country is "under martial law," we mean to say that the military is in control of the area, that it acts as the police, as the courts, as the legislature. The degree of control might vary - a nation may have... Read more a civilian legislature but have the courts administered by the military. Or the legislature and courts may operate under civilian control with a military ruler. In each case, martial law is in effect, even if it is not called "martial law."
Article 1, Section 9 states, "The privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it." Habeas corpus is a concept of law, in which a person may not be held by the government without a valid reason for being held. A writ of habeas corpus can be issued by a court upon a government agency (such as a police force or the military). Such a writ compels the agency to produce the individual to the court, and to convince the court that the person is being reasonably held. The suspension of habeas corpus allows an agency to hold a person without a charge. Suspension of habeas corpus is often equated with martial law.
A new report from the U.S. Army War College discusses the use of American troops to quell civil unrest brought about by a worsening economic crisis.
More reports of preparations for martial law.
Why do I keep posting these?
Because the reason for the constitution and habeas corpus (which would be suspended during martial law) was so that the government didn't just go around detaining those who disagreed with it.
Because a government needs to adhere to laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good. Because taxes imposed need to have the consent of the people so as not to enslave them through debt. Because of the benefits of trial by jury, as during martial law there is no difference between judge, jury, and executioner.
Because freedom does not mean the ability to choose between a variety of breakfast cereals.
To quote from USConstitution.net martial law is defined as:
In strict dictionary terms, martial law is the suspension of civil authority and the imposition of military authority. When we say a region or country is "under martial law," we mean to say that the military is in control of the area, that it acts as the police, as the courts, as the legislature. The degree of control might vary - a nation may have... Read more a civilian legislature but have the courts administered by the military. Or the legislature and courts may operate under civilian control with a military ruler. In each case, martial law is in effect, even if it is not called "martial law."
Article 1, Section 9 states, "The privilege of the Writ of Habeas Corpus shall not be suspended, unless when in Cases of Rebellion or Invasion the public Safety may require it." Habeas corpus is a concept of law, in which a person may not be held by the government without a valid reason for being held. A writ of habeas corpus can be issued by a court upon a government agency (such as a police force or the military). Such a writ compels the agency to produce the individual to the court, and to convince the court that the person is being reasonably held. The suspension of habeas corpus allows an agency to hold a person without a charge. Suspension of habeas corpus is often equated with martial law.
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