On one hand, this is a troubling measure, this limiting of individual
freedom and access to a medium of communication etc.. I'd be incensed if I
weren't the citizen of a country that has--prior to Cuba's act--banned most
of its citizens from traveling to or buying from or selling to Cuba. That
puts the stance on individual rights in perspective.

frank scott wrote:

> That settles it...I'm starting each day with a pledge of allegiance to
> the american flag, followed by a lusty chorus of the national anthem,
> sung at the top of my lungs!...
>
> the very idea that cuba would stop people from freely (?) purchasing
> computers , going online and shopping at amazon, nike and other free
> market dot coms, makes me sick to my stomach...what a horrible world out
> there in lower civlization...god bless the embargo...god bless
> america....