S. 1867 does not state Americans can be detained! What gives?

But the bill definitely shows the govt is preparing for a massive war against Muslim nations, and their allies. Similar to Japanese during WWII.

Here's the lowdown: Basically, section 1031 of the National Defense Authorization Act, Senate Bill 1867, unlawfully states that American Citizens can be detained indefinitely or "until the end of hostilities" for questioning without a proper trial.

Problems: Well, when is this "war on terror" going to end? And stating that someone can be detained indefinitely for simply being accused?.. Without any formal proof or one's right to a trial by a jury of your peers? It's against everything this country was founded on.

And we haven't eve mentioned yet the completely vague wording used in 1031: "or associated forces that are engaged in hostilities against the United States or its coalition partners, including any person who has committed a belligerent act". Could this vagueness be stating that really anyone the government doesn't like is now the enemy?

And then there is section 1032 of the same bill which is in regards to indefinite military custody at facilities like Guantanamo Bay. It plays off of 1031. At first it seems to protect American Citizens by implying that it does not apply to American Citizens. Great right? Hopefully, but not necessarily, because they chose to use the word "required". They are not required to detain U.S. Citizens. Sound a little confusing and sketchy?

Yes it does. Even Obama boot lickers like Maddow and Stewart admit it.

Never mind, now I see the problem - requirement, isn't that sneaky. They don't have to detain citizens, but can if they like. Wow!

Also this,

section (4) “The Secretary of Defense (Leon Panetta) may, in consultation with the Secretary of State (Hillary Clinton) and the Director of National Intelligence (James R. Clapper), waive the requirements of paragraph (1) if the Secretary submits to Congress a certification in writing that such a waiver is in the national security interests of the United States.”

"There you have it. All limitations fly out the window if the government determines a “national security interest”. But those that planted these loopholes are not finished."

Thread: Former Florida assistant attorney general : S.1867 is applicable to American citizens

sorry, guess I'm slow. this is bad indeed.