Sometimes people decide to write reports even though they haven't been to Guantanamo. And so I would just suggest that people look at some of the work that's been done by people who have been there. But that's not to say that we will not be very glad at the day that conditions permit the closure of Guantanamo and the trying of its inhabitants or for their release.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Rice suggests relying on firsthand accounts of Guantanamo while welcoming its eventual closure. She balances criticism with a hope for future release.
- In plain terms
- Read reports from people who visited Guantanamo before deciding.
- What can you take from it?
- Seek direct experience before judging complex facilities.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do we verify distant reports?
- When is closure possible?
Another view
Firsthand reports might still be incomplete or biased.
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