Well, Mr. President....

At this point, more than ever, I am paying close attention to Mr. Obama's executive orders. The primary reason I voted for him was because I agreed with most of his policies. Specifically, his stance on the Economy, Ethics, and Education.

However, the recent orders has got me scratching my head a little bit. While I agree with the urgency of the economic stimulus plan, I don't understand why he has chosen to close Guantanamo Bay. I've got a couple of questions:

* Where are the terrorists going to be displaced?
* Why would he try to "soften" torture tactics?

I believe it's called torture for a reason. These people aren't prisoners due to a petty theft or DUI. They are there because of their knowledge and first hand experience in terrorist acts. If they were not to divulge key information, then how will it be done? I assume NOT simply by baking them their favorite cupcakes. Or making certain they have that Filet Mignon they've been savoring since before they got there.

Here's more background info from an article by Jake Tapper from ABC News:

The Obama administration filed papers seeking a 120-day continuance in all cases so his administration can review the individual prosecutions and more generally to review the policy for detainees and determine how best to handle the cases.

From Guantanamo, the Washington Post's Peter Finn reports that the motion called for "a continuance of the proceedings" until May 20 so that "the newly inaugurated president and his administration [can] review the military commissions process, generally, and the cases currently pending before military commissions, specifically."

He goes on to explain that it will take about a year to implement the order noted. But to me this just seems like a bad idea. I'd especially like to know how he plans to keep our country safe, but with the possibility of terrorists being repatriated WE all have something to be alarmed about.....