America is a grownup nation, and she does take care of her own. Even the John Walker-Lindh’s of the world. I have no doubt there will be a level of railroading in the trial, both in the courtroom and in chambers. I think turning him over to Afghan authorities might be a new learning experience for him, but we’re not about to send an American citizen to a foreign prison. Also, if convicted, maximum security would be the result. He would then be a proven threat against America in general. Afghanistan cannot ensure this level of incarceration, and he could simply become another terrorist bargaining chip against that new government.

No, John belongs at home, surrounded by concrete walls that rise up from the land that bore him.

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Welcome home, Johnny.

Dan