Well, the penalty for treason is supposed to be death

Unless you're A: this administration and B: run by a bunch of lawyers.
One of the people briefed said opportunities to "take out" Awlaki "may have been missed" because of the legal questions surrounding a lethal attack which would specifically target an American citizen.

A spokesperson said the White House declined to comment.

While Awlaki has not been charged with any crimes under U.S. law, intelligence officials say recent intelligence reports and electronic intercepts show he played an important role in recruiting the accused "underwear bomber" Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab. Awlaki also carried on extensive e-mail communication with the accused Fort Hood shooter, Major Nidal Hasan, prior to the attack that killed 12 soldiers and one civilian.
Let's see, openly working with the enemy, in another country... what's so damn hard to figure out? Oh yeah;
According to the people who were briefed on the issue, American officials fear the possibility of criminal prosecution without approval in advance from the White House for a targeted strike against Awlaki.
And Obama & Co. are so busy playing games that they won't do that, apparently. Just effing wonderful, isn't it?


Found at Sondra's