Sure, let’s open Alcatraz again.

Among all the amusing things I came across today, the idea of reopening Alcatraz prison really stood out. I can’t help but wonder how the project will turn out. One article mentioned that it “would be substantially enlarged and rebuilt.” Although the prison has been shut since 1963, it seems the planners are undeterred. During a visit, a tourist shared, “I think it’s one of the stupidest ideas I’ve ever heard in my life,” which seems to echo what many of our elected officials might be thinking.

When I was a kid, there was a wild prison break; I wasn’t sure how many inmates were involved. My mom and I were sitting on the grass at Aquatic Park, and we could all hear the gunfire from the area. It’s understandable to want to open it up after spending a billion dollars on repairs. That seems reasonable, especially since they already have signs prepared in Florida.

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