tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592252693792522306.post425221743617795738..comments2023-11-02T06:44:13.769-04:00Comments on DeWayne Wickham - Disturbing The Peace: Obama's embargo policy hurts black CubansDeWayne Wickham, columnist USA TODAY and Gannetthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16379014140139838291noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-592252693792522306.post-90776214952535070962009-05-10T22:37:00.000-04:002009-05-10T22:37:00.000-04:00This is correct, i am here in Cuba where i will be...This is correct, i am here in Cuba where i will be for the next 90 days. i have a huge family here some older some young and they all hav literally begged me to return for good.<br />Dewayne, i have planned to do just that, and sooner than later.<br /><br />As i walk the streets of Havana(i am from Matanzas) undoubtedly much has changed from my last visit in 2007. Suffice that, more than the new hotels tourists and beach fronts have changed as well.<br /><br />i was 14 when El Che and Fidel took power 1/8/59. My own father was with him in both 53 and 59 and although my father is now deceased i have several uncles and family members who were also freedom fighters in th Sierra with Fidel et/al<br /><br />I have spent 2 weeks here, and have traveled to every province some renamed since my childhood and i can see that much work is needed but much has been done. <br />However Dewayne, there is a consensus amongst many of the elders that they would rather hold out as is than suffer another Batista type regiem or be colonized like Puerto Rico.<br /><br />My aunt spoke to me about those yrs when i was about 5-6 in the early 50's when she was a dancer with los Munequitos de Matanza (my family) and she discussed the drugs, mafia, gambling and prostitution and how many of her friends were tricked into leaving for the US and sold into prostitution..<br />Today as a retired atty and RN i can see that much needs to be done although, i like all family will continue to be supportive of the Castro Adm..after all they are the ones who made life easier for millions..but times have changed and a new deal must be made.<br /><br />Do i want to see a democratically run Cuba? Not sure however, if having a democratically run Cuba means more food vs the rule of law i say NO! back to the drawing board. <br />Cuba is a sovereign nation and we have the right to be free of US policy and control..Enuff of the insanity..Obama, would do well to leave the flattery at home and come and meet Fidel like a man<br /><br />Without a country <br />.withoutacountryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11378027125870760688noreply@blogger.com