[lovelyivy84]

Originally posted by dzrose93


Lovelyivy,

I understand your point, and it's a good one. However, on the other hand, what does it say about our government if we bow to every demand that a protester makes about the way that we conduct our affairs? To me, it would only make us look weak if we back down. And, quite honestly, I don't think that we are treating the prisoners poorly, which is why it upsets me to hear people complaining so vehemently.

I agree that we have used higher security measures during their transport from Afghanistan to Guantanamo Bay than we would for other criminals, but I think we would be remiss in not doing so. When it comes right down to it, our soldiers are our main concern. Their safety comes first, and if it means that a group of dangerous prisoners has to feel a little discomfort for a time in order to insure that safety, then I don't think that we are wrong for it.

I don't presume that I know at all what is happening down in the camps. If it's ok by the Red Cross then its ok by me. But if there are concerns in the worldwide community then they need to be addressed because we are at a point where we don't want to lose support for this war- there is far too much (if only in the way of national pride) invested in it.