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9/11 Families Denounce Resumption of Military trials on Guantanamo

The
following statement may be attributed to Donna Marsh O'Connor, a
spokesperson for September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows

"Reports
that the military war court at Guantanamo Bay is gearing up to hear
cases of a suspect charged with 9/11 related crimes remind us that
we remain inalterably opposed to the use of these inadequate and illegitimate
tribunals rather than civilian trials in federal courts that have resulted in
hundreds of success prosecutions.

NEW YORK

The
following statement may be attributed to Donna Marsh O'Connor, a
spokesperson for September 11th Families for Peaceful Tomorrows

"Reports
that the military war court at Guantanamo Bay is gearing up to hear
cases of a suspect charged with 9/11 related crimes remind us that
we remain inalterably opposed to the use of these inadequate and illegitimate
tribunals rather than civilian trials in federal courts that have resulted in
hundreds of success prosecutions.

We
will continue to urge President Obama to remain true to our historic
commitment to justice and the rule of law, the basic values that had made our
country a great example for the rest of the world."

Peaceful Tomorrows is an organization founded by family members of those killed on September 11th who have united to turn our grief into action for peace. By developing and advocating nonviolent options and actions in the pursuit of justice, we hope to break the cycles of violence engendered by war and terrorism. Acknowledging our common experience with all people affected by violence throughout the world, we work to create a safer and more peaceful world for everyone.