Solutions
So what can be done to help these poor Cubans? If I were president of the United States, the first thing I would do is develop a friendship with the Cuban government. Since going against Cuba has not worked out for the United States for the last 50 years, I do not think it is magically going to start working now. After doing this for so long, anti-American sentiments are beginning to build in Cuba. Many middle-age and older Cubans are content with the way that Cuba was run under Fidel Castro while the younger generation is ready for change. To bring about this change, a working relationship with the country and its leader will be a start to building trust instead of trying to tear down a country. When Cuba first went under the rule of Castro, it seemed as though America was only interested in regaining control through a leader they could have relations with in order to use Cuba for its own economic achievement instead of to benefit the country. If we look at Cuba as another country and ask ourselves what we can do for them instead of what they can do for us, change can occur and we will be closer to the solution that suits both countries. After building a relationship I would work to negotiate a partnership with the country and negotiate changes that would benefit the people of Cuba. Additionally continuing to create places for Cuban refugees to stay to escape persecution is important considering the probability that Raul Castro may be stubborn to negotiate and draw a partnership with. Additionally educating Americans about the atrocities occurring in Cuba may bring some to join or create groups dedicated to bringing human rights to the people of Cuba.