Our Attorney General Must Think We Are Stupid

Attorney General Eric Holder's statements today: "We need not cower in the face of this enemy," he said. "Our institutions are strong, our infrastructure is sturdy, our resolve is firm and our people are ready."

Holder's testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee today directly addressed critics of his decision, some of whom suggest that the move signals a return to a pre-9/11 mind-set that considered terror suspects more like criminals than enemy combatants.

The contradictions are dizzying. I thought the reason they wanted to try them in the US was because it was much more fair than the military tribunals. -?- So how is that reasoning consistent with Mr. Holder's statement above?

I hate to hold you to your own words, Mr. Holder, but if they are terrorists being tried for war-related crimes, then why are civil laws and processes (i.e., a trial in the jurisdiction of a NY Court) being used to try detainees such as Kahled Sheikh Mohammad?

GTMO Rumors Dispelled

Comedian Stephen Crowder speaks the words that our troops at GTMO are forbidden to speak. Having served at GTMO myself, Mr. Crowder is completely accurate in his description of the place and comparison to American prisons. You must see this video clip!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PtrzcBMbVXs&feature=player_embedded

Terrorists Get Swine Flu Shot

The terrorists at Guantanamo Bay absolutely receive humane care and custody that far exceeds what other countries would do, and what is specified in the Geneva Conventions.

In fact, they will be receiving the swine flu shot that many Americans will not receive if they are not in the "high risk" category as categorized by the US Center for Disease Control.

I hope my fellow Americans are able to obtain swine influenza (H1N1) vaccinations since the terrorists are being provided this medical treatment on behalf of American taxpayers.

It is undisputable that those being held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba are being treated well. There is absolutely no reason - other than for public relations, to close the detention center.

See this link for more: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/11/01/AR2009110102171.html

Recording of Dr. Miner's Most Recent Interview

Hear recordings of The Burnie Thompson Show from 9/11 here:
http://www.talkradio101.com/podcasts.shtml

Dr. Miner's interview begins at about the 20th minute in the segment named:
AM-Fri-09-11-hour__02 (Running time: 60:00 - 10.3MB)

See Inside GTMO's Detention Center

Here is an interesting excerpt from a recent National Geographic Documentary:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Enec6lnKEc

Abu Ghraib

Here's one and only one reason psychologists must continue to serve at GTMO on the Behavioral Science Consultation Team (BSCT). The BSCT is a team of psychologists who consult to support safe, legal, ethical and effective interrogation and detention missions. Here's the tragic reality of what happens when they are not utilized:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/newsnight/8199168.stm

Another Radio Interview

Listen to Dr. Miner speak more about the themes presented in his book Sipping Tea With a Terrorist. He will be interviewed on the Burnie Thompson Show at 9 am EST (8 am CST) on September 11, 2009. You can listen to the show live over the internet by following this link:
http://burniethompson.com/

"X" Marks the Spot

In some of the prison blocks at GTMO, the floors are composed of large metal plates suspended by metal beams. Due to the way they are constructed, they develop weak spots in various places that bend when stepped upon, and then "pop" after one's foot lifts from the metal. This creates a loud "thump" when guards walk on these areas. Detainees living on these blocks have complained about this noise and have even thrown cups of bodily fluids (including, but not limited to feces, urine, mucous, and blood) on guards who have stepped in those spots on the detention block floor. The detainees have called this sound "torture" and "abuse." GTMO detention guards now mark every area that "pops" with a large, black "X" in order to help all the guards avoid stepping on these areas. This enables the terrorists housed in these blocks to have peace and quiet. It also enables the US to evade any additional false claims of abuse and torture at GTMO.

Is this really what the Global War on Terror has become? It sounds like we are helping our enemies gain peace of mind by tiptoe-ing around their cells. Is this a war or a library?

Are these the reasons why GTMO must be closed down according to the Obama Administration? Is this the "harsh treatment" that gives the US such a bad reputation?

Sadly, this is no joke. It is the reality of what has become of GTMO. The US military is forced to cater to the detainees in order to avoid internal and external accusations of abuse and torture that the public would be likely to believe - despite the fact that neither abuse, nor torture are occurring there. Pitiful...

Radio Interview

Hear Dr. Miner discuss the themes presented in his book.

August 24th, 2009 at 10:10 EST.

You can listen online to his interview on The Francene Show. Click on the following link and then click on the link "Listen Live" on the right side of the page under "On Air Now."
http://www.whas.com/main.html

If you are near Cincinnatti; Louisville, KY; Memphis or Indianapolis you can tune in via radio to The Francene Show on WHAS.

Your Future Neighbor May Be The Shoe Bomber

The Wall Street Journal recently printed an article by the sister of the American Airlines Flight 77 pilot. This is the plane that was flown into the Pentagon on September 11th, 2001.

It's very interesting how an admitted terrorist (The Shoe Bomber) can file a lawsuit against President Obama and win it.

Wait a minute, I thought this was the "War" on Terror. Doesn't that mean those who are the enemy fighting against us (terrorists) should be handled through military procedures rather than civil ones? The only thing that could make this lawsuit more ridiculous is if the case was presided over by Judge Judy.

It wouldn't be surprising if this terrorist showed up on Judge Judy. Detainees continue to receive more privileges than the convicted rapists, murderers, and sex offenders who are in American prisons. What'll be next? -- A guest appearance on Deal or No Deal? American Idol?

Read the article to learn more.
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052970203609204574317090690242698.html