Prime Minister Brown

[DanaC]

I think the point is that they aren't being treated as prisoners of war, nor are they being treated as non-combatants.

Most Americans have little knowledge of your long history of dealing with the IRA. In fact I do believe you all set the standards for detention without charging, ala our Gitmo.

Oh yes. We were fairly brutal. The history of Britain is not a pretty one.

[Sundae]

Originally Posted by DanaC

Oh yes. We were fairly brutal. The history of Britain is not a pretty one.

And sadly it was time and global culture that ended the conflict essentially, not the way the Government responded to it. As much as I am a product of my upbringing, I am aware that "we do not deal with terrorists, we lock them up and throw away the key" does not stop terrorism happening.

I'm looking forward to seeing what chances Brown makes though. I like me a serious PM, and if it takes a resignation rather than an election to get one then I can't say I'm bothered. Perhaps all future PMs should come into power this way - a charismatic with good soundbytes runs with a dour, heavyweight partner, then steps aside once he is elected...