Former Gitmo Prisoners Set Free

(Jeddah, Saudi Arabia) The Saudi Interior Ministry released 18 former Gitmo prisoners from custody yesterday. Their release piggybacks the release of 11 former Gitmo prisoners last week. They were largely captured on the battlefields of Afghanistan fighting for the Taliban.

Notably, charges against the 18 were simply dismissed whereas the 11 prisoners previously released had "completed prison sentences for various charges."

The authorities must have concluded that all debts to society have been paid. Oddly, Saudi Arabia is frequently criticized for harsh punishment of prisoners which includes the severing of body parts and stoning. Apparently, sweeping leniency is the preferred practice regarding Islamic soldiers fighting against the U.S.

Frankly, I have solid confidence that we'll see the former Gitmo denizens on a battlefield again. I don't believe in terrorist rehab.