1. What problems are there with trying foreign terrorists who have committed acts of war against the U.S. in federal court, according to Thomas Sowell? (see para. 3-4, 9, 12-13)

2. Re-read paragraphs 6-7. How does Dr. Sowell refute the San Francisco Chronicle's assertion?

3. The purpose of an editorial/commentary is to explain, persuade, warn, criticize, entertain, praise or answer. What do you think is the purpose of Thomas Sowell's editorial? Explain your answer.