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February 19, 2015: Former GTMO detainee David Hicks wins a legal challenge against a conviction of providing material support for terrorism. His ‘guilty’ finding is dismissed. Hicks describes ongoing medical problems as a result of his time at GTMO.
March 30, 2007: David Hicks becomes the first GTMO War on Terror detainee to be convicted. He is sentenced to 9 months in jail, to be served in his home country of Australia.
yes Absolutely! The current US population knows nothing about the oldest American overseas base which happens to bestrategically located in the Caribbean, nor are they aware of the past role the base has played on the world stage. Having a prison there is a minor part of the history of that place.
Frederick Ward, Los Gatos, CA
no They are very heartwarming and interesting, but those people were not responsible for what's happened there since 9-11
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yes Yes-current news only portrays a place that is evil and should be closed. However, Gitmo is a living, breathing, vibrant community that provides a vital security function in that area. I was lucky to be a part of that community for 2 years in the 60"s!
Jan
no Let each case speak for itself
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