I think what's going on in Guantanamo Bay and other places is a disgrace to the U.S.A. I wouldn't say it's the cause of terrorism, but it has given impetus and excuses to potential terrorists to lash out at our country and justify their despicable acts.
Some of my high school teachers did remind me that I had an excellent imagination when it came to making up excuses.
I was an outsider... but I was also sympathetic with people that were struggling to get up, because I struggled to get up.