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Civilian terrorist trials in New York to cost a fortune

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NY Israel Conflict Examiner

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Trying terrorists in civilian courts in New York City will cost $200 million a year, said Mayor Bloomberg, because of the security precautions needed  (Wall St. J., 1/7, A8).

Remember when Obama’s Attorney-General denied that the process would be expensive?  Heaven help my city if the U.S. decides to try more terrorists here!

Actually, in later news, the Mayor has asked the federal government to pay the additional cost.

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Richard Shulman has written 17,000 articles for Internet sites, over 12 years. He was a reporter for "Our Town," Manhattan's largest weekly. He wrote nine articles in the "Jewish Political Chronicle" and had had about 250 Letters to the Editor published.Richard condenses news reports into their...

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