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President Signs Controversial Defense Bill

January 3, 2012 | ISSUE 48•01

Despite having fought against many of its provisions, President Obama signed a defense appropriations bill that allows the military to detain American citizens indefinitely. What do you think?

I don't see why this even matters. Why would we need to detain American citizens indefinitely when we already have the authority to shoot missiles at them from drones?

Frank Mikulak
Hand Nailer
Yes, but to be fair, he gave up because it was easier.

Amanda Watson
Plumbing Drafter
I wonder what all those guys Obama beat out for the Nobel Peace Prize are doing now.

Sean Almeida
Uptwister Tender

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