Originally Posted By: pizzaboy
But speaking of Florida, it's no secret that their Chamber of Commerce would exercise all of their power to prevent the embargo from being lifted. It would cost the state billions in terms of tourism because of Cuba's proximity (only 90 miles from Key West). Not to mention all of the Cubans who would flee the state if they could go home again to live in freedom.


That's a good reason for Florida, but they can't go on with this forever.

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Fidel Castro ruined a lot of lives. Even the most die hard socialists will admit this.


True, but the US didn't make it any easier for him too. He was pretty much forced into his position to align with the USSR and become their arch enemy.


"It was between the brothers Kay -- I had nothing to do with it."