'[S]elf-defense with a measure of wisdom would be a lot better than self-defense that screams fear and a lack of confidence in your ability to keep yourself safe.'

-- Karen J. Greenberg, director of the Center on National Security at Fordham law, on the 89 percent conviction rate in 509 terrorism cases in federal courts since 9-11, versus seven convictions for cases handled by military commissions.

["Bearing Witness at Terrorism Trials," NYT]