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**Calif Bill** · November 22nd, 2006, 06:46 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly

"rw" wrote in message
nk.net...
Cyli wrote:
On Tue, 21 Nov 2006 19:05:53 -0600, wrote:

It ****es me off to no end that my government, in its infinite wisdom,
and of course considering the influence of the Cuban exile community in
the swing state of Florida, does not permit me to travel to Cuba under
penalty of law. Where do these pipsqueak politicians get off telling me
where I can and can't go?

Did you actually _READ_ any of the site you yourself posted? Part of me
is tempted to simply call you a moron, but I don't _really_ think you
are, another part is tempted to make smart-assed remarks, and the
remaining part is just sad that you're spreading bad information even
with better information at your fingertips. So I'm simply asking, "Did
you actually _READ_ any of the site you posted?"

Well, the Travel Cuba USA site quotes what US citizens can legally go
to Cuba.

"Americans can travel to Cuba legally if you are a Cuban American,
politician, journalist or if you have a research project regarding
Cuba. Others including students, religious groups, and humanitarians
can apply for a license from the U.S. Treasury Department Office of
Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)"

I don't think that covers too many bone fishermen and tourists who
want a tan on the beach.

It is impossible for anyone under American jurisdiction to travel to Cuba
legally as a tourist, unless perhaps he or she made a substantial
contribution to the Republican Party.

A license is required, and the conditions for a license specifically
exclude tourism.

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Cut "to the chase" for my email address.

If you have relatives in Cuba, you can easily go. Daughters college friend
still has family in Cuba, so the family went to see them. Girl said she
kissed the ground when she returned to the US as Cuba was not very nice
living wise.