Time to change US-Cuba policy

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September 11, 2012 - 12:00 AM

A large part of Cuba went dark Sunday night. The electricity was still off Monday morning and no explanation was made to the public that reached the United States.

Cuba’s weather has been calm. Power failed because Cuba’s infrastructure is ancient and inadequate. It can’t be brought up to snuff because the Cuban economy is too weak. 

The United States can help its island neighbor. Not by sending money, but by sending tourists and opening up trade. 

It is true that Cuba still clings to communism — a fact which makes it a curiosity as well…

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