Democrats and Republicans alike scoff at the idea of reopening the island prison that has served as a tourist attraction for decades.

The proposal, which would be extraordinarily expensive and logistically challenging, drew derision from locals and tourists.

Visitors to the prison here had mixed reactions Monday to President Donald Trump’s expressed desire to once again house hardened criminals in the notorious former federal prison. Some of the tourists were willing to entertain the notion while others found it impractical at best and ridiculous at worst.