Thanks to the Washington Post Editorial, "Still No Lawyers" for reminding us that Hamdi and Padilla are still sitting in military brigs, not charged with any crime and unable to meet with lawyers. All because the executive branch says they have the sole right to declare someone an "enemy combatant."

This is an arrogant usurption of power as we have mentioned here before. We'll bump this comment:

"We think the military has the right to accuse someone of being an enemy combatant but it should be a judge who makes the decision. In open court. At a hearing where Hamdi is afforded a right to a lawyer, the right to review the evidence against him, and to call and cross-examine witnesses. Until and unless a court determines he is an enemy combatant, he should retain his rights as an American. To say otherwise means the Government can brand someone with a label and then imprison them indefinitely, even forever. We think that's way too much power to give the Government."

By the way, anyone see the ABA's ad promoting the Constititution that started in newpapers yesterday? If you do, send us the link so we can post it, ok? Thanks.