The future of Guantánamo's prison - better detention policy needed for war on terror
More than four years after the first terrorist suspects arrived at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba, there is still no answer to the question of how long the camp will remain open and under what circumstances.
Around the globe, the camp remains a lightning rod for those who complain about America's disregard for civil liberties. In this country, a number of court cases challenge the treatment of the Guantánamo inmates and their legal status. In Guantánamo, the detainees remain human guinea pigs in an experiment testing whether this nation can wage an effective battle against enemies who fly no flag except that of destruction. Given all this, how can we remain true to our fundamental principles of justice. When should this experiment be declared over? Even Prime Minister Tony Blair of Great Britain, a staunch administration supporter, conceded recently that the camp was an ''anomaly'' -- a departure from normal standards.
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