Should we lift the Embargo on Cuba?

[KillerPollo]

this thread reminded me of this topic. I KNOW it's been done before. I just don't remember well.

Well, IMO The cuban embargo is a sign of the US's Immaturity.
It is an outdated policy. I say the US unban Cuba.

[John Dibble]

I'd say lifting would be the preferable policy. It would make Cuba a bit more prosperous hopefully, so their citizens won't want to illegally immigrate as much, among other potential benefits.

[MODU]

I would keep the embargo on Cuba in place until either Castro dies or until he makes a plea to come to the US to establish formal diplomatic ties, opens up the country to US investment again, and promises to hold free elections under international observation in one years time.  No one wants to see people suffer, and it looks bad that one of our closest neighbors (and one of our historical friends) being kept at the kiddie table and not allowed to sit with the adults.  Just imagine the money we could pump into that island through tourism alone!  However, Castro has to change, not the US.

[CheeseWhiz]

I would keep the embargo on Cuba in place until either Castro dies or until he makes a plea to come to the US to establish formal diplomatic ties, opens up the country to US investment again, and promises to hold free elections under international observation in one years time.  No one wants to see people suffer, and it looks bad that one of our closest neighbors (and one of our historical friends) being kept at the kiddie table and not allowed to sit with the adults.  Just imagine the money we could pump into that island through tourism alone!  However, Castro has to change, not the US.

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[I spent the winter writing songs about getting better]

I would keep the embargo on Cuba in place until either Castro dies or until he makes a plea to come to the US to establish formal diplomatic ties, opens up the country to US investment again, and promises to hold free elections under international observation in one years time.  No one wants to see people suffer, and it looks bad that one of our closest neighbors (and one of our historical friends) being kept at the kiddie table and not allowed to sit with the adults.  Just imagine the money we could pump into that island through tourism alone!  However, Castro has to change, not the US.

But the Burmese regime isn't embargoed, and that's far far worse than Cuba. And Bush is coddling far worse dictators like the one in Uzbekistan.

So yes, lift the stupid thing.

[Joe Republic]

Yep, it's a pretty childish restriction anyway.

[Hatman 🍁]

Of course. There are much worse nations than North Korea, like one's that harbour terrorists... like Saudi Arabia. Oops I forgot, Cuba doesn't have oil!

[MasterJedi]

I would keep the embargo on Cuba in place until either Castro dies or until he makes a plea to come to the US to establish formal diplomatic ties, opens up the country to US investment again, and promises to hold free elections under international observation in one years time.  No one wants to see people suffer, and it looks bad that one of our closest neighbors (and one of our historical friends) being kept at the kiddie table and not allowed to sit with the adults.  Just imagine the money we could pump into that island through tourism alone!  However, Castro has to change, not the US.

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Although the countries that really needs sanctions by all countries are Iran and North Korea.

[MODU]

Although the countries that really needs sanctions by all countries are Iran and North Korea.

We're trying to get the rest of the world to see that.

[Virginian87]

No way. 

[Giant Saguaro]

Nope. MODU gave a pretty good answer above; I'll just say I concur.

[Emsworth]

Yes. I see no justification to restrict the freedom of Americans to trade with Cuba--we are not, for example, at war with that country.

[© tweed]

Yes...the Cold War ended 15 years ago!

[Jake]

Keep it simply to spite Castro.

[Max Power]

Yep, it's a pretty childish restriction anyway.

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[Ebowed]

Yes, lift the ban.

[Inverted Things]

Lift the ban!

[DanielX]

Lift the ban after knocking a few holes in Fidel.

[MaC]

Yes...the Cold War ended 15 years ago!

My thoughts^^

[nclib]

Unban Cuba.

[KillerPollo]

Yes...the Cold War ended 15 years ago!

My thoughts^^

same