That's a good guide for handling prisoners of war and other lawful combatants covered by international law. But whom are we trying to impress by extending those protections to those who are not covered by the Geneva Conventions or other treaties we have signed?

Whom are we trying to impress by trying Khalid Sheik Mohammed in civilian courts after he already pleaded guilty to a military tribunal?And trying him in New York City, where the trial will cost some thing like $1 billion and tie up Lower Manhattan for years?"

Read the rest here.

Thanks, David.