Political JUNGLE

  Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the man behind the September 11^th terrorist attacks, defended himself before a Military Judge at Guantanamo Bay on Thursday.  Except that he didn’t defend himself at all. 

In fact he told the Judge he wanted to be put to death and therefore become a martyr.  Mohammed was of course offered attorneys, but rejected them and even stated to the Judge, “Yes, this is what I wish, to be a martyr for a long time, I will god willing, have this by you.” 

There were also reports from journalists inside the courtroom that he was extremely mocking of the entire proceeding and laughed at many of the onlookers. 

This is very much a political issue especially in coming months, as two candidates, both in agreement on not using physical torture of any kind with detainees, will fight for the White House.  Obviously there is no place for torture in the U.S., however when dealing with terrorists of this magnitude and the chance you could save American lives, water boarding may be necessary. 

Mohammed has successfully showed us that just throwing a terrorist with this mentality in prison and threatening death, or taking away his freedom will not affect him.  He wants death.  He believes this will take him to a far better place.  So when dealing with someone who is unafraid and actually striving to die, the only thing that may work is torture with no end in sight, and no death in sight. 

Understandably McCain disagrees with torture, as he himself was tortured.  But as he speaks about protecting this country he must understand this could be a part of that.  Water boarding at Guantanamo will not be debated heavily in this presidential election because both candidates disagree with it.  But it is an important issue because it can drastically affect our safety as Americans, and how we are viewed around the world. 

We’re not talking about using force with normal captures, but with TERRORISTS. If you don’t agree with water boarding explain how better to deal with terrorists that may have information that could save literally thousands of Americans.  In my opinion this isn’t a Republican or Democrat issue, but an American issue.          

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