Is Cuba still an enemy?

Ever since Raul Castro came into power he has been doing his part to bring Cubans into the 21st Century. While I believe there is still much to do it does not make sense to continue the trade embargo to a country that is now trying hard to restore rights and deliver the conveniences that we all take for granted. Since Raul Castro became president he has increased the state pension by up to 20%, and finally gave Cubans mobile phones, and most recently personal computers. The average price of a computer in Cuba is around $800, but considering the average wage of a Cuba is only $20 a month this is still a luxury most can not afford, however it is a start. Unfortunately internet is still limited to businesses and government agencies due to an inability to connect to undersea fibre-optic cables because of the US trade embargo. Venezuela's President Hugo Chavez, is laying a new cable under the Caribbean which most likely will be utilized by Cubans.

I believe it is time to end the trade embargo with Cuba, because all we are doing is making our enemies stronger friends. As a democratic society that believes in encouraging democratic beliefs, and civil liberties we should take the 1st step to help the Cuban people, not by delivering aid or militia, but engaging in simple trade relations. With Fidel Castro out of power there is no major threat to national security, and by continuing the trade embargo we are only frustrating a country that is only trying to right its wrongs.

I believe this is just another reason to add to the list why we need someone like Barack Obama that would stop this insane trade embargo and start trade relations with Cuba. Instead of trying to defeat all our enemies (which has proven to be almost impossible), we can try to make friends which is what a democratic society should fight for.

Please sign this petition to allow travel in Cuba, and a please sign the petition to end the trade embargo to Cuba.