"For me, the Hicks story has never been about the life choices made by a naive and confused young man." What in the world makes you think he was naive and confused? Because you can't rationalize it any other way without seeing it for what it is?
I think Hicks supporters are the ones naive and confused.
Because he didn't get a fair trial and was possibly unfairly treated does not mean that he didn't take up arms against the US and fought for the Taliban and wanted to purge the world of jews. He has admitted so.
Do you think all the admissions were simply to get out of Guantanamo?
He chose his side and is fortunate to still be breathing.
