It is a Global War

The news reported this week that a detainee that was released from Guantanamo Bay joined Al Qaeda in Yemen. Of course he went back to his organization. What do we expect? Their war is a global war and will be fought the rest of their and our lives. After being released they do not go home and plant gardens and live their lives.
As a prisoner of war your captors do not use you right. They abuse you and use you like a dog. This just strengthens your resolve to go back home and do anything you can do to punish your persecutors and their country men.
Where is the fairness in throwing combatants in prison for eight years without a trial and no hope for freedom? These men are soldiers fighting for a cause they believe in. They are no different than I during the wars and trouble spots around the world I was involved in. Is it fair to lock them up and throw away the key just because our government does not recognize them as soldiers? What about human rights?
Our government preaches to the world about human rights violations but keeps men locked up for years around the world. What about these men’s rights. Hum, I wonder why they want to re-arm once released and continue the fight. Until next time.
Norm