Fidel's Adios

Remarks from the Fray:

It's funny, I think, the variety of responses to Fidel Castros resignation. Cuban Americans are muted and wish that it was an obituary and not just a letter of resignation.

My dad is from Jamaica and Fidel is a hero there. The leader of a small country that has thumbed his nose at America for near 50 years. The country has survived and flourished whether you agree with his politics or not. His story is romantic.

Some people can't wait to dance on Fidel's grave.

Some people will miss him dearly.

I'm sure I may get some heat for this. It's just an observation.

Also, out of curiosity, once Fidel is gone and if embargos are dropped , would Cuban Americans go back to Cuba?

If they do, will the people who were left behind in Cuba welcome them? Or would Cuban-Americans be shut out of possible economic opportunites in Cuba? Would Cuban Americans go back and claim family wealth re-distributed through Fidel's programs? Would Cubans who stayed block them or think of them as no longer Cuban?

--Gamer-Chick

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