Khalid Shaikh Mohammed -civilian trial in New York City

Attorney General Eric Holder announced that 9 11 mass murderer  Khalid Shaikh Mohammed will not be tried before a military tribune  but instead will face a civilian trial in New York City just a few blocks from where he ended the lives of thousands innocent  Americans. This decision is  not a good one for many reasons. Firstly , there is a precedent  that proved the reasoning for a civilian trial is faulty. In July of 2001 2 terrorists were tired in N Y City for blowing up U. S. embassies in Africa. The verdict  spared the murderers from execution . The reason for the verdict according to the jury was that  they feared that a harsh response might trigger terrorist activity so they opted for a more lenient punishment. 3 months later 3000 innocent Americans died in the WTC attack. Prosecutors have stated after Holder’s decision that the chances for  the death penalty in a civilian trial are slim at best. The decision was probably an attempt to appease left wingers who oppose military tribunals and would love nothing better than to have every detail of Gitmo  exposed to the media. I suppose for left wingers it is a great way to put our military on trial as well.The hearing itself could become a soapbox for Mohammed to finally stand on .He doesnt deserve it .We dont care about him enough to hear it.  Most people I know who were deeply affected by 9 11 want nothing other than to forget it and get on with their lives.Dragging this murderer into NY  forces everyone to relive that awful day.   Also, it possibly exposes the people of the N Y City area to another terrorist attack..Havent we had enough???  Additionally , there will be high costs for maintaining civilian safety and security.So we are trapped by a liberal decision to allow a civilian hearing in NY City. No upside people …Only downside.

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