Originally Posted by SteveZ

I really don't like using Guantanamo as a long-term detention center, but like many others, I can't think of a viable option.

One of the advantages of Guantanamo is that it's location makes it almost totally unaccessible to a terrorist attack of any kind. Bringing and keepng any of the terrorism detainees in the US brings with it a host of security problems far beyond just housing and guarding.

There are several disadvantages, including the fact that Department of Defense - never intended to be a long-term detainee manager - is stuck with the job.

There just is no good alternative. So, Guantanamo is the default solution.