Why were Obama and Holder so "reluctant" to do the right thing and have trial at Guantanamo Bay?

Question

WASHINGTON — Atty. Gen. Eric H. Holder Jr. announced "reluctantly" that the alleged mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks and four other suspects will face justice before a U.S. military tribunal at Guantanamo Bay rather than in a civilian court in New York.

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Answer 1

They just got around to reading the Military Tribunal Act. Tokens don't make good lawyers.

Answer 2

So by the "right thing" you are saying bush was wrong to try terrorists in civilian court.

Answer 3

Perhaps because the right thing would have been to try them in our courts.

Answer 4

Your premise is false. They weren't.

Answer 5

MAKES IT HARDER TO LET THE TERRORISTS OFF ON A TECHNICALITY