In December 2014 President Obama ordered the restoration of full democratic relations with Cuba. The order lifted a 54 year old trade embargo and eased restrictions on banking and American’s travel to the country. Proponents of relations with Cuba argue that U.S. influence through tourism and trade will promote capitalism and weaken its communist regime. Opponents argue that trade and diplomatic relations will only strengthen the communist regime’s grip on the Cuban government.
Yes, and it should have been done years ago. We should have had a McDonalds in Havana the day after the Russians cut off foreign aid to them. There is no argument for not doing so...if we can overlook the human rights violations of China, our largest trading partner, we can do so with Cuba. Cuba represents a new market for American products and services, which is good for our economy. Further isolationism will gain nothing (how's that working out with North Korea?).
Yes, and pay restitution.
That is because Obama is stupid. Cuba did their own thing and wanted to be on their own. Let them suffer and fail until they realize they need us and decide to become part of the USA as a state. In turn, we can enforce the same laws and so forth over there as here and build a base there.
Yes, but in exchange Cuba should compensate those who they seized assets from under Castro.
Yes, I want my god damned cigars.
No, we shouldn't lift the embargoes until Cuba takes steps towards creating a more equal and representative environment for its citizens.
I don’t know enough about this.
Don't have much of an opinion on this one.
Only have limited trade until they become not a communist
I am not very sure how to answer
irrelevant, people with family who live in US often send money to home land, either way corrupt people will find ways to support their acts of terror.
No, do not allow trade or travel until Cuba becomes a democratic republic
Only if things don't go south and it becomes bad again.
Embargoes and trade should be allowed with private citizens or companies but their government should have to pay huge taxes
I don’t know enough about this issue to have a stance.
Yes. The US should not be telling other countries how to govern themselves.
If lifting the embargo on Cuba does not work and it backfires, then another embargo must be put in place.
Military Blockade of the Island Until there is Freedom and Democracy
I have no position on this.
Yes, travel, but no trade until democratic republic. AND applied to all non democratic republics, i.e. China
No. We need better diplomatic relations with them
Yes, as part of a coherent global strategy.
Yes, and we should create a path to statehood for Cuba
Unless we know its safe we shouldn't risk it.
I don't have knowledge of this.
Don’t know the benefits vs issues
No, it should be lifted and heavily monitored unless there is undeniable evidence of illegal acts.
I do not know enough information to have an opinion on this
I feel badly for the people of Cuba. i do not want their dictators to get the benefits of travel but offer nothing to their people
Yes, embargoes only hurt common people, not the elite
I’m educated on this subject
only if there were more regulations.
The USA should stop bullying other countries and focus its efforts on fixing what’s broken here. Set an example for other countries to follow, and stop waging war and nurturing destructive behavior because it suits our financial and political gain. It’s disgusting and immoral.
i don’t know enough about this
Lift neither until Cuba becomes a democratic republic.
I am not informed enough to make an opinion.
No opinion. I am not educated well enough on the topic to form an opinion.
Not informed enough on this topic to make a decision.
Yes, we should be working towards rehabilitating the country's economy and democracy rather than containing to destabilize it.
I'm not educated enough on this
Yes in terms of travel and trade only. Not banking/business practices.
I agree; this will weaken their communist governments grip
I’m not educated enough on this to have an answer yet.
Yes, and we should pursue free trade with Cuba to boost their economy
Yes, and trade only with countries that are not currently at war with another country.
Don't have enough info for an informed opinion
Yes, and start investing in Cuba
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