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Old 06-12-08, 05:39 PM   #7 (permalink)
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Re: To Who Does the USA Constitution Apply?

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I think it has to be assumed it only applies to USA Citizens.
Parts are construed as applying to to people in the US regardless of nationality. Other parts are more specific.

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Otherwise, why can't the Gitmo prisoners be put to death under the offense of Treason?
In addition to the lack of teh two people/ one act rule, they're not citiczens nor nationals so it can't be treason.
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