Interesting to see how outsiders view the Cuban problem, particularly this one problem. I was barely 9 when "Barbados" happened. My History teacher lost her son that day. He had won a gold medal as part of the fencing team and was returning home. The incident bought Fidel 20 more years of comfortable power: "Cuando un pueblo energico y viril llora, la injusticia tiembla" was the phrase of the day. Sadly, my generation got caught in a war that was not ours.
Excellent presentation and Ms. Bardach's books are important reading for anyone following U.S. Cuba issues.
acmartinezii 2 years ago 2
Interesting to see how outsiders view the Cuban problem, particularly this one problem. I was barely 9 when "Barbados" happened. My History teacher lost her son that day. He had won a gold medal as part of the fencing team and was returning home. The incident bought Fidel 20 more years of comfortable power: "Cuando un pueblo energico y viril llora, la injusticia tiembla" was the phrase of the day. Sadly, my generation got caught in a war that was not ours.
Looking forward to reading the book.
etorresyanez 2 years ago