FBI director not sure if government can kill citizens in US or not (Congress, Obama)

[pknopp]

Originally Posted by burdell

So, when fighting sworn enemies of the US, we should have to check passports before killing them?

Nope, just make sure that due process standards have been met.

[Miborn]

Originally Posted by KUchief25

You folks sqealed to no end about gitmo detainees who were captured on the battlefield fighting US troops but now have no problem with a drone mowing down a US citizen on US soil with no due process? What the hell is wrong with you?

Because it would be conservatives and that is ok with them.

[Statutory Ape]

Originally Posted by burdell

So, when fighting sworn enemies of the US, we should have to check passports before killing them?

"Sworn enemies" by presidential deemation?

I was once deemonized by the Government.

I don't want to get into my case, but I was deemed a terrorist by a low level Executive Branch employee.

[Statutory Ape]

Originally Posted by Don Draper

FBI not sure if government can kill citizens in US or not

They can in states with the death penalty

Only way to find out is to shoot first and answer questions later.

How can a lawmaker know what's in a bill without passing it into law first?

It's the Pelosi Doctrine.

[HappyTexan]

Well if we all get put on a list, I want the "No Fly List" as opposed to the "Kill on Sight" list, ok ?

[Miborn]

Originally Posted by burdell

So, when fighting sworn enemies of the US, we should have to check passports before killing them?

Yes!

Especially when you have elected officials declaring that certain groups based solely on the fact they have a different political views are terrorists and nazi's and when you have members of that party further declaring they should be killed.

[dsjj251]

Originally Posted by pknopp

As already noted, the question is whether or not they can without due process. This is really sad that he could not answer specifically "no".

It was bad enough when they argued that they could kill American citizens overseas without and sort of due process but to argue that applies here?

Simply incredible and people wonder why many want to remain armed.

if a police office can shoot and kill you, then "No" wouldnt be the right answer, it would be a lie.

[pknopp]

Originally Posted by dsjj251

if a police office can shoot and kill you, then "No" wouldnt be the right answer, it would be a lie.

In context here "no" would still be the correct answer. A police officer can not target someone for death.

[burdell]

Originally Posted by HappyTexan

Is this in defense of them starting something or being proactive and getting them because they are on a list ?

Originally Posted by KUchief25

You folks sqealed to no end about gitmo detainees who were captured on the battlefield fighting US troops but now have no problem with a drone mowing down a US citizen on US soil with no due process? What the hell is wrong with you?

I didn't realize this was limited not just to US cicitzens but to US soil, my bad.

Of course US citizens on US soil should receive due process.

But, if they move to a hostile state like Yemen, swear war on the US, and can't be extradited and given due process? What then?

BTW Chief, gitmo IS US soil so I imagine you were among those calling for swift trials of the detainees, you know, due process, eh?

[burdell]

Originally Posted by Miborn

Yes!

Especially when you have elected officials declaring that certain groups based solely on the fact they have a different political views are terrorists and nazi's and when you have members of that party further declaring they should be killed.

Like al Qaeda?