Not really a surprise anymore. I think that Barack Obama will stand tall as one of the giants of humanity when historians in future centuries gather to discuss pivotal figures. We are privileged to be here on Earth now to witness him first hand. Listen to his Lincoln Memorial 2009 speech here. Part 2 here.
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Obama orders Guantanamo closure
This is brilliant news. Obama promised it on the campaign trail but it’s good to see it happen. This does not mean that all the people in the prison will just be turfed out the gates. Nor should it. It means that those that have charges to answer will be tried in proper courts with proper evidence. Guantanamo Bay, or what has gone on there, rather than the physical place, is a stain on the ideals that the USA used to stand for. Proper due process of the inmates will go a long way to restoring the reputation of the USA.
US President Barack Obama has ordered the Guantanamo Bay prison camp to be closed within one year.
More details at: BBC NEWS | World | Americas | Obama orders Guantanamo closure