Cuba's Socialism Is Castro's Imperialism-A Harsha Sankar Article

Dear Citizen, June 2009

Easing the embargo with Cuba means bloodstains on Obama’s hands.

Khrushchev stated communism was never about one-man rule. Yet half century later, Castro’s rule represent ugly perversions of socialism. Communism evolved as monarchies and colonialism waned, emphasizing people’s access to government. However, Castro has enslaved Cuba. He has been the biggest imperialist in the Western Hemisphere. His government owns all the land, housing and businesses.

Castro had tens of thousands executed. Many more were jailed and tortured. Cubans once had economic freedom on the once prosperous island. While grinding poverty, illiteracy, vast and bribery existed, Castro’s policies destroyed meritocratic social mobility. Those loyal to “The Revolution” are those rewarded instead on that island prison.

Slaves and prisoners are provided jobs, housing, food and healthcare. So how can anyone justify the Cuban regime?

Fought for freedom. Settled for power. Castro may live modestly. Khomeini,Hitler, Stalin, and Mao has ascetic habits as well. Tyrants, particularly mass murderers, are often puritanical.

Castro’s blames the American embargo for Cuban poverty. Cuba can still interact with all other nations. Castro’s “poor policies” keep Cubans poor. Obama and Congress should say "No to Castro!"

Very Truly Yours,

Harsha Sankar
908 Valley Ridge Road
Covington,Virginia 24426