The article expresses support for President Trump's proposal to reopen Alcatraz as a prison, emphasizing the site's rich history and stunning location. Highlighting its past with notorious criminals like Al Capone, it questions the critics who argue against the costs for renovation. While noting the practical challenges, it suggests that reopening the island could serve as a powerful symbol of law enforcement. Additionally, the author proposes expanding this concept to other underutilized California sites, demonstrating a need for creative solutions to maximize resources.
The "Rock" sits uselessly in the middle of the San Francisco Bay, criminally underutilized as a tourist destination.
Critics say it would cost a fortune to rebuild the run-down property that has been shuttered since 1963.
Although I think Trump is onto something here, my one quibble is that he's not thinking grandly enough.
California has a lot of underutilized resources, so let's open our minds to the possibilities.
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