Daily News Article - April 12, 2012
1. a) When will Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who planned the 9/11 terrorist attacks, face a military court at GITMO (along with four other terrorists)?
b) Should they be found guilty, what sentence do they face?
2. When and where was Khalid Sheikh Mohammed captured?
3. a) Why wasn't KSM tried four years ago when he pled guilty?
b) Why wasn't Khalid Sheikh Mohammed tried in civilian court 4 years ago, complying with President Obama's wishes, instead re-charged with the same counts against him this week?
4. Why has Great Britain/the European Union finally agreed to extradite other terrorists they hold who are wanted by the U.S.?
5. a) Do you think any/all of these terrorist enemy combatants should be given the death penalty if convicted? Explain your answer.
b) Do you think your answer would be different if one of your friends or family members were killed by these terrorists on 9/11, or in the U.S. Embassy or USS Cole bombings? Explain your answer.