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Originally Posted by Immacolata
As for the subject, I have no idea what BDS is. Ill have to pass on that one.
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BDS.
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If a state takes prisoners, the state must charge them for crimes or release them. WW2 was full of states ignoring that of course.
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Including the UK, under Churchill's authority.
What does that imply about this particular quote of Churchill's?:hmm:
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Nice to see that at least one person was concerned about his citizens rights when fighting a state that wasn't. But citizen or not, I believe 60 years of prison or death sentence is justifiable against a terrorist. As long as there is a trial.
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No argument there but that is NOT what Churchill was referring to.
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Now, why is that out of context? Because you try to tackle on technicalities? Churchill spoke of british citizens but these are not. AHA! Therefore the meaning of the words are irrevocably useless to make any statement of how a states should treat prisoners?
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No. You can use anything any which way you want. The quote may very well fit the opinion you're trying to express. However, the subject of this thread is misquotes and out of context quotes. What you yourself have just stated shows that your sig is certainly a case of the latter. That's all I'm pointing out.