Here is a letter to the editor from the 02/24/08 Dallas Morning News from another Castro admirer (Marxist). There are a lot of nuts drinking this Koolade.
I did not agree with all of Fidel Castro’s policies, but I do admire the man greatly. What he did for Cuba was amazing. The universal health care that he promised for all his citizens should remain an example for the U.S. There is no excuse that we Americans should have to worry about getting proper medical care.
I also admire the Cuban revolutionary for making his country have one of the best literacy rates in the Western Hemisphere.
It is sad that there is still a U.S. embargo on Cuba. People need to realize that people suffered in Cuba, not because of Mr. Castro’s actions, but because of U.S. actions.
Mr. Castro did a good job in defending his country and people against U.S. aggression. He will remain one of history’s interesting political figures.
Joseph Cabrera, Dallas
I find it very interesting how Castro apologists blame the US embargo. It was Castro that blamed US business in Cuba for Cuba’s problems when he came to power. Now they blame Cuba’s problems on the lack of US business with Cuba. How interesting. The real embargo in Cuba is the Castro embargo he imposes on his own people. Where is the blockade? http://www.therealcuba.com/whereistheblockade.htm