I Don't Get It

The story of Mohammed Jawad can only make me shake my head in wonder. Though no one knows for sure, he was about twelve years old when he was picked up in Afghanistan almost seven years ago. He is accused of throwing a hand grenade that injured a couple of Americans and their translator. He ended up in Guantanamo, was tortured, and confessed to attempted murder. On July 16th, a federal judge ruled that the military case against him was "riddled with holes" and ordered him released. And unlike some other detainees ordered released but with no country wanting them, Afghanistan has asked to have him returned. Now the Obama administration is considering transferring him to the American court system for further prosecution. How can this kid ever be, or ever was, a threat to America? Is he a mutant with super powers capable of bringing down the wrath of Allah on the US if he is released? Will he be plotting the next attack with Osama bin Laden as soon as he gets out?

And this is Obama's administration that is fighting against his release. I don't get it.

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