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Five detainees ordered released "forthwith" after seven years at Guantanamo

If the U.S. Congress had its way, these men would continue to be imprisoned despite there being no evidence of their guilt.

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  • Thursday, November 20, 2008 03:26 PM

    Australian David Hicks ...

    Today the former prisoner David hicks got some good news. The Australian Federal Police announced they would not seek the continuance of his control order. He has spoken publicly for the first time since his release from the bay. The video, I think, is on YouTube.

    In it he says he is still recovering from the horrors of Guantanamo Bay, but is still too affected to talk about it yet. He says he will talk when he has further healed.

    John Howard, may there be a special place for him in hell. You can also add Dick Cheney to that short list.

    Today I heard that the Hamden report will be coming out. It should make compelling reading.

    What a difference a change of government makes. I expect you will see the changes soon. for many it will be a breath of fresh air.

    As for me I'm now half Aussie. I am very ashamed to be part of imperial America. I will retain my American citizenship simply because I don't want to be on 1000 watch lists.

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