Question about the U.S.A. & Cuba

Stig · 05-21-2009, 07:29 AM

So I am listening to Nation Public Radio this morning and the coverage is of the numerous politicians that are discussing the ordered closing of Guantonimo Bay in Cuba. (Not looking to turn this into a political discussion so please try to keep it that way) One of the politicians mentioned that one of his reason for keeping it open was the cost and said that we lease the land from Cuba for $4,000.00 per year. My confusion is this; How is that it is illeagle for U.S. Citizens to purchase products manufactured in Cuba due to our trade embargo but it is ok for the government to give the Cuban government money every year to lease land in Cuba? Am I missing something here?

05-21-2009, 07:29 AM	#1
Stig Dead Pool Junkie Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Matt Location: Right Coast Posts: 318 Trading: (2)	Question about the U.S.A. & Cuba So I am listening to Nation Public Radio this morning and the coverage is of the numerous politicians that are discussing the ordered closing of Guantonimo Bay in Cuba. (Not looking to turn this into a political discussion so please try to keep it that way) One of the politicians mentioned that one of his reason for keeping it open was the cost and said that we lease the land from Cuba for $4,000.00 per year. My confusion is this; How is that it is illeagle for U.S. Citizens to purchase products manufactured in Cuba due to our trade embargo but it is ok for the government to give the Cuban government money every year to lease land in Cuba? Am I missing something here? __________________ Falling Stickmen CT Pro Percussion