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 Castro Makes Overture to Free SpeechPosted on Dec 22, 2006
Cuba’s acting president, Raul Castro, hinted at boosting freedom of expression this week, inviting university students to debate without fear. The remarks signal a departure from the practices of his brother, Fidel, who handed over power after undergoing surgery in July.
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By Spinoza, December 25, 2006 at 6:04 pm #
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Great News, true free speech is precious. I strongly agree with Raul ---BUT Make certain the Ameriscum instigators don’t overwhelm you. In capitalist counties mostly the rich and powerful have free speech. True effective free speech is almost absent. Until we do away with capitalism free speech is an impossibility. So what are we waiting for? Abolish advertising as a first step toward freedom.
Report thisBy Hemi, December 23, 2006 at 3:07 pm #
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Castro’s plea for all oppositional thoughts to be made
public. The few youngsters that have any individual
thoughts will be identified and “rewarded” I am sure.
What a novel idea!
If the Cubans HAD telephones, the government could always
“monitor” the calls. But that’s for a more progressive nation.
Power corrupts, only the landmass changes.
“Please Raul, just a few more upstarts before I die!”
Report thisBy street, December 23, 2006 at 2:28 am #
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“I hope to see good news in Cuba.”
Report thisBy JoAnn, December 22, 2006 at 11:33 am #
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It would be great for Cuba to have open debates without being targeted for repression. Now, if we could just have that here!
Also, the US needs to stop piping into Cuba
Report thislies about our Democratic principles and wishes
for Cuba. We need to stop the imperialism!!
By HeadlessHessian, December 22, 2006 at 9:32 am #
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I was born there and came here in 1961. I became a citizen of this nation in 1979. I welcome opening doors and not shutting them, unlike our current republican administration. This is a welcomed beginning. I can only hold my breath and hope for the best.
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