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"The initial perplexity which the attacks of 11 September caused have not only led to unqualified support for American action in a country where the possible mastermind behind those attacks could be hiding, but has also resulted in measures being considered which would seriously affect civil rights deemed obvious hitherto. All the primitive ideas which guardians of law and order had ever entertained to make it easier to lock up, extradite and condemn opposition forces were suddenly given free rein. It is not only the American administration that comes up with new inventions such as the introduction of the notion of ‘illegal combatants’, who are subsequently unable to enjoy the protection received by prisoners of war. Unfortunately, this development also plays a role in Europe. Anyone who, for a long time, had fought for the right to extradite people to countries where capital punishment still exists, for calling an end to freedoms deemed undesirable in neighbouring countries or for curtailing the rights of suspects, seized their opportunity. Meanwhile, those who, in panic, allowed themselves to be convinced of the need for such draconian measures are starting to consider the implications. This morning, the President of the Group of the European People’s Party and European Democrats rightly said that support for Russian action against Chechnya cannot be justified in the name of combating terrorism. The fresh proposal by Mr Watson is an improvement, but not yet sufficient to prevent accidents."@en1
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