Should enemy combatants be granted American Constitutional rights in court? The Weekly Standard has a timely piece on the matter. An interesting point to keep in mind is the different nature of the enemy we are facing today. Gone are the days of military accouterments that distinguished soldier from civilian and the traditional rules of engagement, at least when talking about the enemy's MO. What does this "changing face of war" mean for due process and the court room, especially when dealing with captured combatants engaged in asymmetrical warfare?
http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/014/458auzvw.asp
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