Local Demonstrators Demand Closure of Guantanamo Bay Prison (photos)

About 20 demonstrators gathered in the rain on June 13 to demand closure of the US prison at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. The rally was held at the 12 Corners in Brighton.  President Obama called for closure of the prison in his 2008 campaign but it remains open.  Nearly 100 inmates have been cleared of terrorism charges but have not yet been released.  Demonstrators wore orange in solidarity with orange uniforms worn by the inmates.  The action was sponsored by Rochester Against War, Metro Justice, Progressives In Action, Veterans For Peace and Band Of Rebels.  Another demonstration is planned for Thursday, June 20 4:30 to 5:30pm.