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@LoneLupari6mos6MO
There should be a basic human rights document provided by the UN that all member nations should agree to and be held accountable to.
@9WHGSHGPeace and Freedom7mos7MO
No but they shouldnt be put into like a different category and be treated differently because they come from terrorists doesnt mean they'll be like that too but if they have a history and criminal record then definetly should not have rights nor be in the united states.
@9VT3X5V7mos7MO
No, only human and due process rights. They should be tried in a special tribunal that grants them a fair trial.
@9TM3FPS8mos8MO
Should individuals we call terrorists not be given constitutional rights, domestic terrorists should be treated the same also. I.E mass shooters, school shooters, and individuals that participate in genocide
@9TCVW248mos8MO
I believe so, considering they are human, if its a thing based off appearance then yes, if its based of actual suspicion then no
@9STX49X9mos9MO
I believe that as long as we have a good reason as to why they are a terrorism suspect, then we can fully interrogate them. However, they should have some basic human rights as there are chances of mistakes suspect.
@9PQ2YQ311mos11MO
Suspects should be given the right to a fair trial. However, the standards for not guilty should be held higher.
@9L5ZP751yr1Y
Until they are truly proven of doing harm, they earn their rights. Justy means people need to work faster to figure out the truth
@9K4VT8LRepublican1yr1Y
If they are just suspects and aren’t sure if they actually did it they should get rights but if they have gthe actual people who committed the crime they shouldn’t.
@9JSZ6YZ1yr1Y
"Suspect" means not enough evidence is available to make them a clear terrorist, I believe they should get a free trial; however, I also know the system allows criminals to get away if they have the money, power, and people around them to help.
@9FRJBDH2yrs2Y
They should be publicly executed, either via TV or in Person, and their bodies should be left where they are executed for a period of no longer than a month to allow the public to see the consequences of such actions. It should also be a crime to touch/remove the bodies before the one month period is up.
@9FQ7NNP2yrs2Y
All people should be given fair rights and trials. The imaginary lines created that define countries are irrelevant
No, they should be properly investigated, tried, and charged in accordance with international law.
@9FG8LVJ2yrs2Y
They should be given a fair trial and not subject to torture but assure if they are guilty there will be justice
@9FF6MWM2yrs2Y
Maybe depends on what act of terrorism they commited.
@9FDKKJQ2yrs2Y
No, but it is only okay to use some coercion.
@9FDCPDR2yrs2Y
Treat them with the rights given to all people via the UN Charter of rights.
@9F9WVX92yrs2Y
Yes, even though they're not citizens they still have inalienable right
@9F7Z7JD 2yrs2Y
They should have the right to have their day in court but they should still be seen as someone who terrorized a country.
@9DPC4S62yrs2Y
No fair trials if we know you did it you will be given a fate.
@9DL52XHLibertarian2yrs2Y
Yes, if we consider these rights to be inalienable we must ask as such for all human beings. Not just our own.
@9DKH2TMIndependent2yrs2Y
If they are suspects, they should still be given a fair trial and basic human right, but not really constitutional rights if they aren't a citizen.
@9DGMN422yrs2Y
No, But they should recieve a speedy and fair trial to determine if they are actually guilty.
@9DCFM9S2yrs2Y
suspects need to be investigated first
@9BN3LPG2yrs2Y
Yes, so long as they are on U.S. soil
@96GML4P3yrs3Y
It all depends on the crime, if it's a smaller crime, then they should get those same rights. If it's more severe, then they should be treated as harshly.
@96G9ZMP3yrs3Y
They should be tried but not as US citizens but at least some type of fair treatment.
@968CG9Q3yrs3Y
They should have a chance to earn them.
@9679VBJ3yrs3Y
i think they should earn their constitutional rights and be kept under a close watch if they're already suspected of terrorism.
@9664CQRRepublican3yrs3Y
Yes, if they are US citizens, terrorist suspects should be given constitutional rights
@95QFDFK3yrs3Y
Yes, give them a fair trial but keep Guantanamo Bay.
@95PYF3FIndependent3yrs3Y
Yes, but they should be watched carefully and their rights should be restricted a bit.
@957YZCN3yrs3Y
If there is undeniable evidence that they are a terrorist, no they shouldn't
@94B4TRHWomen’s Equality3yrs3Y
Yes at the end of the day they are still people and should be treated like people;e
@93PMHYC3yrs3Y
No, there should be an international court to oversee foreign terrorism cases.
@93FV5F53yrs3Y
They should gain their natural rights definitely since those are stated in the constitution, along with their right to due process, however, their other right should be monitored (such as the right to bear arms)
@92W387F3yrs3Y
They should be put to a fair trial, however if they did something like 9/11 then we should have the right to interrogate them to prevent any more attacks from happening before trial.
@92VZD7V3yrs3Y
They should only use psychological torture once they have been found guilty with undeniable evidence if we are needed to.
@92MVWYJIndependent3yrs3Y
Extensive research should be done to determine whether or no they are terrorist, and if they ar,e torture should be allowed to get information.
@92L5NFM3yrs3Y
Yes, if they are in the U.S. they should be afforded the rights provided by the constitution.
@92KPG563yrs3Y
No, but they should not be treated inhumane
@929G5T73yrs3Y
If they are being tried in our courts they should receive the rights of any defendants in our courts.
@8ZS4L3R3yrs3Y
Mo and domestic terrorists too
@8ZHKTQY3yrs3Y
no but they do need a fair trial
@8Z7Q7DP3yrs3Y
The only people guaranteed constitutional rights are those who fall under the authority of the United States. Terrorists are enemies of the U.S. and should be treated as war criminals, falling under the military justice domain.
@8XP79V83yrs3Y
For one the word suspects fall into line here as a lot of what American deems as terrorism is mostly faked or a lot of it is just shooting people for the hell of it.
@8XJMTKD3yrs3Y
Given trial first with some military intervention (no torture)
@8XCVF854yrs4Y
Yes, but it depends on the suspect level
@8WK26MT4yrs4Y
Yes, to a certain extent. If they are suspects which means they haven't been found guilty, they are still people and deserve the rights every other person has.
@8W3HJNL4yrs4Y
I think there are certain rights that should be restricted but not all
@8VGFWGC4yrs4Y
they should be tortured to justice and have no rights for unforgetable things
@8VBRVGD4yrs4Y
No, if they enter the US, be shot and killed, but if not in US, then left alone.
@8TZTXSZ4yrs4Y
According to the Constitution, everyone is created equal and is granted unalienable rights. This should not be skewed due to personal bias.
@8TKTTZC4yrs4Y
They should be given human rights, but in terms of legal rights it should be held to the standard provided by the United Nations.
@8TF3T8SConstitution4yrs4Y
They should be tried in military tribunals, and be subject to torture and or execution.
@8T5NSTD4yrs4Y
Yes if they are physically in the country or United States citizens. No otherwise.
@8RDSHJKIndependent4yrs4Y
Depends on severity and danger
@8R8BXP64yrs4Y
Yes, more so if they're domestic terrorists, but people typically pick and choose who qualifies as a terrorist
@8R64F874yrs4Y
Yes, we should hold them on the innocent until proven guilty but still have people investigating them.
even if they're probably terrible people,doesn't everyone deserve rights.
@8PCSGTP4yrs4Y
Yes, as long as they're not proven to be suspects of terrorism.
@8PCJVP64yrs4Y
If proven guilty then no if not then yes
@8NLSYC9Libertarian5yrs5Y
yes, they are people too and should be treated like one til proved otherwise
@8NCXVXN5yrs5Y
Give them a chance. Has this person changed... actetra
@8N6MQ3P5yrs5Y
If there is real evidence then no.
@8N66WK85yrs5Y
Just give them a fair trail is all.
@8N5RX8R5yrs5Y
it depends on the person if they did a crime or felony maybe , but besides that then yes they should get rights.
@8MQ3TMB5yrs5Y
I think if they were on trial, yes, but no one knows if they would do that crime again. I guess since they are human then they should be able to, but have to become a citizen.
@8MP6FBH5yrs5Y
If there's concrete evidence that the suspects are associated with terrorism then their rights should be suspended.
@8MJ6SYX5yrs5Y
they should not if a crime or poof is shown
@8M3NCMS5yrs5Y
I do not understand the question
@8LWDZX95yrs5Y
They should be given human rights like all others but they should not be given constitutional rights because they are not citizens and are suspected to hurt our country.
@8LQ2CNT5yrs5Y
No, they are not US citizens, but they should have basic human rights
@8LGNFH85yrs5Y
Yes they should be given the equal amount of rights as the Americans do but if they mean harm or don't think twice then they should not.
@8L7JMV65yrs5Y
at least give them a fair trial
@8L6HNNR5yrs5Y
yes only if they have done something wrong bu if not no
@8K6PJ755yrs5Y
I think they should be heavily monitered and if consecutive years go by without any suspicious activity then they should be given constitutional rights.
@8JG5NQG5yrs5Y
Yes, they're in the U.S., so the can at least be able to defend themselves.
I think there should be a certain law that deals with terrorism but no one should die
@8J7QJW7Republican5yrs5Y
Yes to some extent. They should receive a fair trial.
@8HYYXP65yrs5Y
No, because they aren't U.S. citizens, but should be tried.
@sweetdog20115yrs5Y
They should not have constitutional rights, but they should also not be tortured.
@8HCRBXY5yrs5Y
in the united states we all know citizen or not you deserve the right to a trial of your peers unless you get caught in the act then welp
@8H9KRDG5yrs5Y
Yes, only if suspected and if there is not enough evidence that points to that person committing the terrorist act
No, they are not U.S. citizens, but basic human rights still apply
@8H2PQZ75yrs5Y
They should not be given those rights if there is undeniable and hard evidence proving that they are planning acts of terrorism against the U.S.
@8H2825X5yrs5Y
They should be interrogated but as just a suspect the should try more humane methods before they result to torture.
@8GWPHBP5yrs5Y
Yes they should be given rights, but must face consequences for their actions.
@8GCCY94Independent5yrs5Y
No, they should be treated fairly due to them just being suspects, but not have the privilege of all our rights.
@8FVSTLS5yrs5Y
Some should be taken away but some are fine to still have
Yes but only some rights/protections like the 8th Amendment and the right to a public trial
Yes, and give them a fair trial that every individual has the right to.
@8F534KC5yrs5Y
They should not be deprived of their inalienable rights, but they have no rights specifically afforded to citizens of the US.
@8DRD78JLibertarian5yrs5Y
No if they violated someone’s life, liberty or property
@8DFMDWG5yrs5Y
Yes, they are human too and there by deserve constitutional rights
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