Orlando Sentinal: Reach out to Cuba

[illinoisprogressive]

anyone who thinks obama is wrong in saying we need to change our Cuba policy, well, most florida papers seem to agree with Obama.
But, then, those who don't seem more interested in keeping the Old order. The failed policies of the last 25 years.


http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/opinion/orl-ed23207aug23,0,6830571.story

The easy out in dealing with Cuba is to throw up an ideological wall and isolate yourself from practical politics.

That's pretty much been the standard approach from the United States for almost 50 years. Sadly, hardships continue for Cubans while the U.S. and Cuba spar like a dysfunctional odd couple.

Presidential candidate Barack Obama offers a different approach, and a sensible one:

Reach out to Cuba to "advance peaceful political and economic reform on the island." The plan calls for concessions on both sides.

It not only would empower the people of Cuba, but also allow the U.S. to have better leverage once Fidel Castro yields power. And that, based on growing speculation about his failing health, may have already happened.

[Colobo]

1. Obama's message is resonating in Florida.

[durrrty libby]

2. You wish and hope