Do you understand the PR victory AQ would get by having all those people put on trial?
Can you imagine the PR victory justice for all, all men are created equal regardless of race or creed would win if you actually walked the talk?

I thought the war in Afghanistan was won. I also thought the war in Iraq was done.

Another facet of justice is that it is timely and seen to be done. Picking and choosing when, who and how to apply justice is an oxymoron.