John Walker Lindh is the American citizen that was caught fighting on the side of the Taliban in Afghanistan. He is being charged with conspiring to kill Americans overseas, providing support to Al Qaeda and other terrorists organizations, and using firearms and other destructive devices during crimes of violence. His attorneys are trying to have the case thrown out because it is not allowed to prosecute lawful combatants in war and his civil rights were denied.

I believe he is a traitor to the United States and needs to be prosecuted as such.

If he wants to support a cause, that is his choice. But when his cause goes against that of his country, he must choose one side or the other. To play both sides to your own gain is dishonorable, and dangerous to everyone who believes in you on either side. He should have renounced his citizenship if he was going to attack his country - A traitor is one who attacks his own country or supports the enemy in doing so. Instead he supports attacks on his country then claims the protection of his country when he loses.

I do not want any of my tax dollars or representatives in the government supporting someone who attacks my country and fellow citizens.

He had the option to work within the systems of this country to help gain support for the Taliban and their beliefs. He could have gained support of others in the country and elected officials to represent them in the government. Instead he goes overseas, and then he supports the enemy in attacks against his fellow citizens. He should be imprisoned as a traitor.