It never occurred to me that the embargo might end while Castro was still alive and I'm surprised at your suggesting the possibility. How might that come about?
Yes, my "established" view was the same.
However, given the uproar and awareness that this event has sparked, what is needed is to revisit:
1. The reasons why the embargo was imposed in the first place
2. Who and why, at present, support this position.
It seems to me that the US is the only country that supports the embargo, and everyone else is looking to the future.
It is a similar move to a situation in the stock market where "the experts" express that it is time to sell, because prices have fallen and "everyone" is selling... Yet, all of a sudden the market itself finds support and "climbs a wall of worry". The market has already discounted whatever real issues affected it in the past, and now looks to the future events.
Likewise, most countries have accepted Castro's terms and are getting into Cuba. My guess is because how much worse (and for how much longer), can it get?
I believe the consensus is amongst those brave investors is that Castro's days are numbered, and now is the time to get in. I also do not believe that a return to pre-Castro Cuba is in the cards, but think about it...
1. It is the largest Island in the Caribbean.
2. Close to the US
3. Possibly within a few years, a more reasonable government could be in palace, and possibly, a non-communist one.
Now....
What it is needed in the US is, as stated:
1. The entire reason for the embargo is revisited, not under the view of the cold war era, but a view of the future, and its possibilities.
2. People, (consensus forming), get involved and give their input, after all, is it not the government for, and by the people. We should ask the government: "what is at risk" and what can we gain by lifting the embargo "?
The spark is this very public renewed interest in Cuba.
Is it not better to get a rally asking the government "What are we gaining with this embargo? Who is really getting hurt, and how can we improve the situation by TALKING in good will?
Than...
A stupid rally to shout like baboons "Keep Elian Free in America ??
The key is: Who is promoting the embargo and is that position in the best interest of all concerned. (Including the ""National security of the US"
That is why I say...
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