These people have been held for a matter of days. And there are those who say the "confessions" are forced and no good. Certainly some coercion was used. The "confessions" are to be taken with a grain of salt.

"Britain seeks EU support as second 'confession' is aired."

Now this guy was held in secret CIA prisons in Europe for years, and transferred to Guantanamo recently. The same people will say that this confession and others just like it are good enough to be used in a court, or tribunal, as evidence of guilt.

"Tribunal transcript has Cole confession."

"Terror suspect cites torture in USS Cole confession." Undoubtedly was tortured. No question there.

I wonder why they'd have a different standard? Go figure.

Arf (You know, Bow. Yes, but one would hope hypocrisy could be a bit subtle sometimes.)