Quote Originally Posted by Grey_Fox
If he's American-born, why was he held as an 'enemy combatant'? Why didn't they just charge him with treason and fry him if found guilty?
Ah, but you misunderstand the daring of the Bushite claim about 'enemy combatants'.

According to Bush et al., even American citizens not captured abroad can be labelled 'enemy combatants'. The president is free to make such a designation, it cannot be challenged in court and American citizens can be locked up indefinitely with no charge and no appeal.

Fun stuff, eh?