Elaina Harper

History

6 September, 23:10

Since September 11, the American government has occasionally classified

American citizens as "enemy combatants" and imprisoned them indefinitely

without filing charges. Why is this controversial?

A. Many Americans feel that terrorism is a form of free speech and

should therefore be protected under the First Amendment.

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B. According to the Constitution, American citizens cannot be

imprisoned without the approval of a judge.

C. The term "enemy combatant' has a historically racist connotation

that many Americans find offensive

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D. Prison overcrowding is already so desperate that many people

question the wisdom of adding more prisoners.