To Shine or Not to Shine

To say that there's been a lot of debate on whether or not we should be trying terrorists (enemy combatants, if you prefer) in American courts is an understatement. And, yes, folks, I have to admit it, both sides have made some very decent points. The Republicans, for instance, are probably correct in saying that the trials themselves could in fact degenerate - a circus-like atmosphere potentially being the end-result. This, while the Democrats are no doubt spot-on in saying that these same trials have the potential to show us in a far, FAR BETTER light (the fact that it would highlight the fairness and justice of our judiciary, etc.). I guess that I (having since been convinced that valuable national security information will in fact be preserved) ultimately have to come down on the side of the administration on this one. I mean, yeah, if we constantly go around saying that we're better, it probably isn't the worst idea in the world to show it from time to time...................................................................................................I do, however, have to admit it. I am a little perplexed here. This, in that, yes, I've also heard that, even if these terror suspects DO get off, we aren't going to immediately release them. We're going to 1) reapprehend them and 2) either detain them or try them again. HOW, pray-tell, in the hell is that any different from what we've been doing? Better yet, how in the hell does it elevate us? You might just as well use the military tribunals.