"OK then how come we can ignore the origins of those who took down the Federal Building in Oklahoma City,"

All two of them? The two that committed the one attack? I'm sure their origins are well documented. Looking for others who belong to a group of people intent on the death of innocent Americans when the entire group has been tried and convicted and in McVeigh's case, executed, the case is closed. There's no comparison between OKC and the al-Qaida worldwide network.

"or those who blow up Black Churchs."

In case you missed it, membership in the Klan has dwindled to almost nothing. That's where most of the people blowing up black churches could be found, and many have been found. They weren't found by suspecting everyone. They were found by targeting groups likely to have memberships of people who might commit the attacks. ...white supremasist (sp?) groups. Any lights turning on yet?

"You don't seem to understand. The givernment is locking people up . . . Not releaseing their names . . . Not giving them access to legal assistance . . . not giving them access to legal process . . . ALL BECAUSE THEY ARE MUSLIM."

First, your claim of "ALL BECAUSE THEY ARE MUSLIM" would imply that you are privy to the religious practices of every enemy combatant that we have currently detained. ...or it is an unprovable assumption.

Second, these people aren't being plucked off the street solely based on their religion (or nationality.) Your words give me the impression that you think that is the case. They are being detained because investigations have shown them to be suspect. That's how you suggested the homeland security initiative should be handled, get real information about possible terrorists before taking them in, isn't it?

Third, and this is probably the point that would have a lawyer up in arms. A detained suspected enemy combatant does not have the same rights as a common criminal in this country. You may have a problem with that. I don't. There is a difference between fighting a war and fighting crime.

Bob