Mori Is Not Quite Correct On This Point

Michael Mori, David Hicks' defence lawyer, commenting on recent statements from Hicks' tribunal prosecutor, Colonel Davis ...

MICHAEL MORI: Look, this is a regurgitation of the old charges laid against David in 2004. I haven't received any new charges. These recent comments are just a reaction to the growing concern over the treatment of an Australian citizen.

They're resorting to the old tactic of demonising David before trial, and trying to distract from the real issue, which is will David get a fair trial on valid charges?

MICHAEL ROWLAND: And you maintain that he won't?

MICHAEL MORI: No, of course not. And it's not surprising that Colonel Davis would say this and treat David this way and not really want to try his case in court.

Remember, he's part of the system that believes Australian citizens don't deserve the same rights and protections that Americans deserve, and I think that's intolerable.

Major Mori isn't quite correct on that point. What's really intolerable is that the Australian government thinks an Australian citizen doesn't deserve the same rights and protections that Americans receive.