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The reality is that the reason these people aren't released is that they could sue.
by JulianMorrison 7y ago
The reality is that the reason these people aren't released is that they could sue.
- starfallg 7y agoIs money really the motive here when so much public money is spent so that we can continue to control the geo-politics of the middle-east + surrounding region for 'energy security' and so that private companies can profit from the energy exploitation? It seems to me, a layman, that the motive could be legal or political instead.
- Brave-Steak 7y agoIf the argument is "he could sue", the justification would be something like there's a miniscule risk that a lawsuit could lead to a Supreme Court decision that puts their kidnapping, torture and black site policies at risk. I don't think money is relevant here.
- bayesian_horse 7y agoI'd say the cost of keeping Guantanamo open for decades is way past any settlement figure. Currently they are treated (relatively) well and have access to lawyers. I think they could sue for damages, but they are probably focused on being released first.
- commoner 7y agoIf you were "treated (relatively) well" for just 24 hours, I bet you would change your mind. Now consider 17 years.
- bayesian_horse 7y agoIt's absolutely true that this is injust and indefensible. Still, the torture has stopped.
- commoner 7y agoI can't find any information suggesting that the torture has stopped. Where are you getting this from?