In 2009 the Justice Department announced that 9/11 plotter Khalid Shaikh Mohammed would be tried in New York City, setting off a firestorm of protests. Besides the cost and safety concerns, at issue are whether terrorists should be tried in criminal court or whether national security requires the use of military commissions. Likewise, issues like the closing of Guantanamo, the reading of Miranda rights, and enhanced interrogation all center on the same question: How should the U.S. treat captured alleged terrorists? In a war with no foreseeable end, whose actors are neither criminals nor soldiers; can we keep America safe and still bring terrorists to justice.
The Panel
For The Motion:
Michael Hayden
Marc Thiessen
Against The Motion:
David Frakt
Stephen Jones
Moderator:
John Donvan is a correspondent for ABC News Nightline. He has served as ABC White House Correspondent, along with postings in Moscow, London, Jerusalem and Amman.
EVENT DETAILS:
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2010
Reception:5:45 – 6:30PM
Debate:6:45 – 8:30PM
NYU Skirball Center
566 LaGuardia Place
at Washington Square South
New York, NY 10012
Tickets:$40
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