Bush’s biggest mistake!

Our former president did many things wrong and many things right however one mistake may define his presidency. The terrorists held within the confines of Guantanamo Bay were only an issue to the human right activists that confused the issue of criminals vs. enemies of the state. Now that President Obama has stubbornly decided to stick to his campaign promise of closing Guantanamo Bay Americans are wondering what we are going to do with these terrorist. Some rumors have detainees headed to Colorado, California, and Kansas. Forget the destination because one thing is clear. Americans with the exception of Pennsylvania congressman John Murtha do not want foreign terrorists in their neighborhoods. President Bush was wise to keep these detainees at a distance from America's shores, and he did so for a reason. We all know that there is a possibility, if not probability of terrorist cells still living within our borders. What happens if these terror cells become active with the purpose of breaking out the prisoners once held safely beyond our shores in a Guantanamo Bay Prison? Congressman Murtha believes holding these terrorist will be a boon to the Pennsylvania economy. Maybe the congressman is right, but would you want your family members to live or work near this facility? We as a nation, but especially Congressman Murtha and President Obama need to remember 9/11 and the damage that these terrorist are directly responsible for.

Now for President Bush's biggest mistake, the Guantanamo prisons should never been held as long as they have been held! Had President Bush gathered available information from these prisoners then scheduled their trials followed by swift execution. These prisoners and the Guantanamo issue would be out of sight out of mind.

Good times – Bad times

2008 closed with many wondering if 2009 would bring the great depression of our time. While the economy is terrible for most of us, could it be that these bad times may really become the good times of our lives.

Could bad economic news force us home to spend quality times with our families?

Could the bad economy give us a greater appreciation for the things we have?

Could the bad economy force corporations to examine their business model more closely and possibly improve it?

I am not trying to be overly opportunistic it is not in my nature to think positively. However I am pointing out that throughout history we have learned lessons from the times we live through. I am not panicked over our present day, although I am concerned. It is difficult to except change of any kind especially for me. However I am comforted by remembering stories of World War 2 and the Great Depression that were repeated by my elders as I was growing up. As a young person those stories annoyed, and bored me. Now as an adult I understand they were more than stories, they were lessons that I am glad I listened to.