To the Editor:
I think I understand why President Obama has been unable to, as per his campaign promise, close Gitmo. I think the detainees are happy there.
Yes, Guantanamo Bay is a seaside resort in the beautiful Caribbean. What more would a foreign national want? Reportedly it has a capacity of close to 800 guests and right now there’s approximately 90 (35 of whom have requested and have been approved for early check-out) in residence. With such a low occupancy rate, how does the U.S.
April 20, 2016
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