[Luis Gonzalez]

The reason for the change was to strike back at President Bush's limiting travel to Cuba. Americans of Cuban descent, as well as unnaturalized Cuban immigrants traveling to Cuba was a huge source of income for Fidel.

When the President clamped down on the practice, Fidel clamped down on the use of the dollar as a currency in Cuba in an effort to harm those within family in the US.

It cost the President a few percentage points of the vote down here, but it was well worth it IMHO.

[Truth wins]

Thanks for the explanation.

And by the way, I'm with utahagen.

I have the highest respect and admiration for folks from Cuba. Mine comes from the deep friendships I have been privileged to form with some really amazing people who are like family to me and mine.

You all also have my undying prayer and support!