I came across this great blog by “Kate” at Global Voices recently.
Cuba is an international disgrace
So it’s a year since Raul Castro took over day to day political command in Cuba, and what has changed? I challenge anyone who’s actually visited Cuba to argue in support of its ruling regime.
Before I visited, I held the usual Western leftie yes-it’s-not-perfect-but-the-blame-lies-with-the USA point of view.
After spending a month there, however, my opinions have radically changed. I still think that America’s handling of Cuba has been completely counter-productive, and its embargo has condemned many to suffer needlessly. But the Cuban leadership can’t escape responsibility for the horrendous conditions in which many people live.
Finally, more and more people are beginning to understand Castro’s system for what it is…horrendous.
