Why hasn't Barack Obama closed the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay?

[zorahopkins]

42. It's About Justice

Why am I letting Congress off the hook?

Because I am concerned about Justice.

I was pissed that Bush used signing statements, etc. But the reason I was pissed was that Bush, when he issued his signing statements, was going against the best interests of the American people, and more importantly, he was going against what Justice demands.

We elect Presidents to see that Justice is done. Bush did everything he could to see that INJustice was done. When Congress did not let him carry out injustice, Bush just issued signing statements and executive orders.

I expect good and decent Presidents to use their powers in the pursuit of Justice -- even if Congress tries to thwart Justice.

Saying "Congress won't let me" is, to my way of thinking, a cop-out, especially if you have tools at your disposal to accomplish what Justice demands.

And Justice certainly demands that the prisoners America holds be set free from that horrible place.

President Obama seems to have forgotten all about them.

He has the tools. He should use them. And dare Congress to try to stop him.