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The first Guantanamo Bay detainee to be tried in a civilian court, Ahmed Ghailani, was acquitted on all but one conspiracy charge. Meanwhile, the hosts warn about the privacy implications of the Microsoft Kinect, noting that its terms of service allow the company to collect and disclose voice and video data to the government, effectively placing a surveillance camera in the user's living room.
Military Tribunals vs Civilian Courts, Law & Order Plot
The Law & Order discussion continues with a focus on the conflict between military and civilian jurisdictions. The episode depicts the executive branch seizing a prisoner for a military tribunal, a plot point the hosts say mirrors real-world debates regarding the prosecution of terrorists. They note the show's portrayal of civilian courts as more effective at securing convictions.
