So President Hot Shot Real Estate Developer wants to turn a unique piece of real estate in a wealthy and sophisticated city back into a maximum security prison.

Huh?

I remember when the Alcatraz debate centered around the ownership rights of a Native American tribe. How did that debate turn out?

How about developing this real estate into a marvelous community with housing for middle class and affluent families? There could be offices and artists’ studios for creative types Maybe a ferry service to whisk residents to the city proper. And non residents could visit the island for its possible cultural offerings .

Having Alcatraz revert to its old function as an urban gulag is down right stupid.

Try again, Mr President.