I'm glad the Congressman went to Cuba. Instead of bluster and ineffective chest pounding, how about a real debate centered on how best to bring Cuba around. 50 years of failed policy should not be ignored, we gave isolation a good try and we can be proud of trying. But, with no other countries supporting the embargo it really didn't work very well, let's just be honest. And, it most probably helped Castro keep a firm thumb on Cuba's back - every dictator needs someone to blame, right? Sometimes foreign policy actions have unforeseen and unpredictable consequences, sometimes they outright backfire. No one feels that Cuba a threat to the U.S., so why stick with something we know is not working? Let's try something new. If you disagree and think we should stay the course, you are entitled to your opinion, but let's give this important issue and the Congressman the respect they deserve.
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