View Single Post
  #46 (permalink)  
Old 12-17-2007
pramjockey's Avatar
pramjockey pramjockey is offline
OMG!
Scruffy-looking nerf herder

 
Member Since: Feb 2006
Location: Morrison, CO
Posts: 14,532

Scotland     Colorado

Re: How can the U.S. embargo on Cuba be stopped?

Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve View Post
I'm looking at it in terms of population centers (because that's what makes sense).

With Cuba, you've got 90 miles to a few million people.

With Russia, you have Cape Dezhnev laying 55 miles from Cape Prince of Wales, Alaska. Neither one is exactly a population stronghold for either nation...
Well, sure, if you want to look at it reasonably.


I would say, however, that Cuba has really posed no realistic threat to us for quite a long time, despite its proximity.

What I find most intriguing, however, is how American citizens can be subject to criminal penalties for the simple act of visiting Cuba. Land of the free, as long as you don't go to the wrong beach? WTF?
__________________
When they come a wull staun ma groon
Staun ma groon al nae be afraid
Thoughts awe hame tak awa ma fear
Sweat an bluid hide ma veil awe tears
Reply With Quote