1. 
In his speech yesterday, President Bush said that soon after the war on
terror began, he "authorized a system of military commissions to try
foreign terrorists accused of war crimes." 
a) Why have other presidents, including George Washington and Franklin Roosevelt used military commissions as well?
b) Who was the first person to challenge the legality of the Bush administration's military commission system?
c)
Why is President Bush now sending legislation to Congress that would
authorize military commissions to try terrorists for war crimes?
d) Do you agree with the Supreme Court's ruling in para. 6?  Explain your answer.

2.  Why does President Bush say it is so important for Congress to authorize the military commissions?

3.  a) Who is Khalid Sheikh Mohammed? 
b) Why hasn't he been tried for his crimes yet? 
c) The U.S. will also seek prosecution of those believed to be responsible for what other attacks?

4.  What message does President Bush say will be sent by prosecuting these terrorists?

5.  President Bush said he would like to close the Guantanamo Bay military facility. 
a) Why isn't it possible to do so right now? 
b) What type of medical care do the detainees receive at Guantanamo? 
c) How did a member of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe describe the Gitmo prison?

6.  What reasons did President Bush give for publicly acknowledging the CIA program?

7.  Overall, how would you describe U.S. treatment of suspected terrorists?  Explain your answer.