David Etzioni : President Obama has set one clear position on treatment of terrorists . Etzioni : Terrorists ca n't be treated as soldiers ; prevention , not punishment , needed . They are n't soldiers , he says , since uniforms set troops apart from civilians , show nationality . Terrorists deserve rights but are n't ready to face their enemies , Etzioni says .
Amitai Etzioni : President Obama should set one clear position on treatment of terrorists . Etzioni : Terrorists ca n't be treated as criminals ; prevention , not prosecution , needed . They are n't soldiers , he says , since uniforms set troops apart from civilians , show nationality . Terrorists deserve rights but are n't entitled to face their accusers , Etzioni says .