AM,

"ties to" does NOT mean any responsibility "for." It can quite easily mean any "indirect" connection. Period. "

We have killed or captured 1000's with ties to Al Queda. We have said we will pursue those with ties to AL Queda. they did not have to do anything. Just being at a camp etc. is enough for a trip to Club Gitmo. That standard has been used here for many years with the war on organized crime and the war on drugs.
Zawquari lived in Iraq for the last 15 years. With the protection of Sadam. He is tied to Sadam and he is tied to Al Queda. I bet we kill him the first chane we get or send him to the club.