What is the difference between the Shoe Bomber and the Underwear Bomber?

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Question by Phil M: What is the difference between the Shoe Bomber and the Underwear Bomber?
Why was a civilian trial good enough for the Shoe Bomber but not the Underwear Bomber?

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Answer by Godless Heathen
Because Obama is in office now. That seems to be the only difference.

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