Terrorists Trials

I was listening to the news today about the upcoming (or planned) trials for the terrorists being held on Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. A lot of people are now saying that they don't want the trials held in New York City. They are talking about moving them to some small town in New York State. But that still leaves the danger of another terrorist attack.

Also, President Obama has been saying that he wants to close the prison on Guantanamo Bay. Well, I have a solution that will stimulate the economy and help to stabilize the United States of America.

Years ago the Navy stopped bombing the island of Vieques, in the US territory of Puerto Rico. The island is now mostly a wildlife refuge. Why can't the Navy take that island, build a prison there (stimulate the local construction economy) and hold the trials there, on Puerto Rico. You would not have to transport the prisoners very far and the cost of the trials would be lowered. Think of how many lawyers would jump at the chance to go to the Carribean to work for a few months. This would also keep the dangerous prisoners off of the American mainland.

Also, that would leave Guantanamo Bay empty. The Navy could then use those facilities for target practice which could also serve to show the Cubans that we are really just next door.