Of course, we can't go to Cuban newspapers or books to counter the list of accomplisments you state he made. Because he censored all of them. But still, a few negative facts leaked out. You made no mention of the fact that Castro ruled by fiat? That he imprisoned tens of thousands for disagreeing with him or his various beliefs? How about the fact that he almost started a nuclear WWIII?

Sure is handy, having the power of life and death, having the power of imprisonment or pardon over journalists, authors, and taxi drivers. I mean, handy if you are a dictator.


I am glad to be here.