The National Defense Authorization Act of 2012 is currently being negotiated in the House of Representatives and appears as though it is going to pass both houses of Congress. It contains a clause allowing the US military to detain US citizens that they deem “terrorists” without a trial or court review. That clause gives the military jurisdiction over the US population. This is Unconstitutional and wrong. This is also, obviously, a very important and potentially dangerous issue. I have contacted the LA Times and ask why they are not reporting about this. I am waiting for their reply.
I emailed Senator Al Franken and asked why he signed onto the bill. I will be excited to read his reply. Thumbs up to Senator Feinstein who tried to remove this clause with an amendment in the Senate. I encourage people to take a stand against this bill.