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The evidence in secret appears to be overwhelming. And yet, why cant we do the american thing . Have a public trial, accuse them, and convict them in a court. It is more difficult to believe in the concept of innocent until Proven Guilty when the accused is unpopular or hated. The principle of innocent until Proven Guilty is more difficult when the accused is charged with treason. The bill of rights is easy. Its easy to defend when we like the speech or sympathize with the defendant. Defending the right of trial for people we fear or dislike is more difficult. Its extremely hard. But we have to defend the bill of rights or it will slip away from us. Its easy to support a trial for someone who looks like you, for someone who has the same color skin or for someone who has the same religion. Its easy. Presumption of innocence is, however, much harder when the citizen practices a m ....

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