Reply #9: We agree...

[CoffeeCat]

I wholeheartedly agree with you that the horrors of the Holocaust cannot be compared with what is happening in Gitmo. Saying that Gitmo and the Holocaust are comparable--would be an insult to what your family endured, and all Jewish people.

We do agree.

I apologize if I miscommunicated.

My concern is that Gitmo is a slippery slope--a dangerous precursor that could lead to horrible crimes against humanity. We're rounding people up that have been charged with no crime. We had them in cages at one time. The secretive nature of what's happening there and the isolated environment rings alarm bells. In addition, there are many reports of torture and mistreatment. Furthermore, Gitmo's location is highly suspect. It's isolated and technically, American law doesn't have to be followed there.

I believe that these conditions set up the possibility of horrible outcomes for human beings. I believe all governments should avoid--at all costs--situations that mirror the precursors that happened in the concentration camps.

I'm concerned that we really don't know what is going on there.

I hope that explains my opinions better.

Again, my apologies if I offended you. I do understand what you are saying and I agree.