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29 December 2005, 13:05

It would be a travesty if these terrorists were released on such a technicality. Something is very wrong with a justice system that would even entertain the notion to overturn a conviction of a terrorist or any violent criminal because someone was believed to have gathered the evidence that convicted them illegally. Sanction or prosecute the violator for the illegal gathering of evidence but if the evidence is indisputable, the conviction should stand.

These lawyers want a big name for themselves but at what cost? Notoriety or perhaps greed? Apparently they have never been touched by the horror so many have endured at the hands of Al Qaeda.

I support the decision by the President to monitor suspicious conversations and believe, in times like these, if it’s not legal to do so, it should be and legislation should demand it. The safety of our country and its citizens is paramount. I’d gladly submit to having my conversations tapped, if it keeps our country and its citizens safe from terror, though I don’t think the NSA would be interested in what most of us are saying.

Concerned in Virginia