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I agree with his actions and think he has done a great job with regard to fighting terrorism so obviously I dont think he should be ompeached...I just find the contrasting positions very interesting. What 'legal positions' would you like to see him offered regarding terrorists?
There should be a trial in absentia where a defense attorney is appointed for Awlaki. Obama would then have to prove three things to the judge and/or jury (all of whom have access to classified information): First, he would have to prove that Awlaki was guilty of a felony. Second, he would have to prove that Awlaki was a continued national security threat to the United States. Third, he would have to prove that Awlaki could not be apprehended and extradited to the United States by normal means. If the judge and/or jury agreed with Obama on all three of these points, then Obama would be free to hunt him down in Yemen.
At least, that would be my preferred legal outcome. I'm sure there are other variants on that which would be acceptable to me as well.