I've thought about this for a few days, at first I wasn't sure how I felt about Obama's change in our Cuban policy. This was my thought process, ok Cuba's a bad regime obviously communism not a fan. However is it our policy to only allow trade with nations that we approve of their political structure? If so how do you explain China?

 

With things getting a little ugly with Russia perhaps it's a good idea to try and create some better relations with Cuba. 

 

I know this the last 5 decade long embargo has done nothing to change Cuba's political atmosphere, so if that was the purpose of the embargo it's failed. 

 

What are the benefits of opening trade with Cuba? New market for commerce, improving relations with a neighboring nation, possibly laying the ground work for the next generation of Cubans to embrace a free market.

 

I have to give Obama credit where due, I think this is a good move, I think it's a smart move. But I'm open to discussion about this, and generally curious what everyone else's thoughts are. 

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