First of all it doesnt have to be a "declared war" to try somebody op on treason, all it takes is fighting against Americans. If that wont stick there is always sedition, or just letting him loose in the middle of any US city,(except The Peoples Republic of Berkely) , especially New York.
Gavor, Im sorry to be offending you but strike me as quite naive and uninformed.
And your analogy is uttely inappropriate, no matter how you try to justify it.
Yes why would he join the Taliban??? Good question.
Geee I think it was it help educate Afghan women, no I dont think it was it.
Maybe he wanted to spread goodwill about islam to the people in afghanistan, uhhmm no thats not likely Taliban has religious police that kill people if they dont pray....
So why did he join the taliban, then...
Well he has addmited to fighting alongside other Islamic terrorists in the Kashmir region of India.
So we know hes allready militarly invaded other countries.
He admitted to being trained to fight and kill in Al Qeada camps, where saw Bin Laden many times. Again his own words.
He said he supported the Sept 11 attacks, he said they were a "good thing".
He was in Konduz along with other Al Qaede extermists who shot the Afghan Taliban if they tried to surrender.
His words, Gavor.
Now you wanna cover him by the fact that hes "only" 17 years old. Well first of all he is 20 years old and not 17. He only joined Taliban in the past year, so he made the decision as an adult. He is accountable.
By your standard does it mean you can do anything before a certain age and not be "condemned", when is one to be held accountable 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 30. When?
Look, I hate the little diddlyer beyond belief and I honestly think he should be shot right now. I understand that others might not have my feelings to the same extent. If you are like that just read the things he freely addmited to reporters on camera.
He is a bad person who made bad decisions and he must be held accountable for his acts.