What purpose do continued sanctions against Cuba serve?

Question

What purpose do continued sanctions against Cuba serve?

Answer 1

Makes the  Bush  government look  good ..Fighting COMMUNISM...HE forgets how  many  communists we  do  business with   If we quit  sanctioning  Cuba  to many tourists would  be  going there enjoying themselves

Answer 2

just a political ploy and should be taken off and trade with Cuba should resume, when bush is out of office this will happen

Answer 3

For too long now,  the US have not recognised the island's cultural characteristics, Cuban's typical way of life, the existence of values in Cuba's political culture, all of which are superior to the current leadership.

In 1961, Washington expected the Cuban people to rise up in support of the Bay of Pigs invasion.  The opposite happened.

During the 1990s, it was suggested that the domino effect set off by the fall of the Soviet bloc would inevitably lead to Fidel Castro's demise.  Instead, the Cuban leadership proved resourceful enough to introduce changes to adapt the country to the new international conditions.  The Government began to encourage tourism and foreign investment, and it legalised joint ventures with foreign capital.  Internally, these changes brought about new economic and social developments that characterise Cuban life today.  Cuba enjoys a highly educated population.  Many cubans want more opportunities for political participation, greater freedom of association, more open press and more economic freedom.  They are vocal/critical of some aspects of the revolutionary process including the economic plans that did not improve people's daily lives.  They also want to see an end to extraterritorial laws like the US trade and travel embargo that hinder the country's development.  The UN General Assembly regularly condemns the US embargo against Cuba.  The connection between Castro and Venezuala's Hugo Chavez also irritates Washington.  Many see Chavez as Castro's heir.  Since Fidel's illness, power has been transferred to a group of leaders headed by his brother, Raul.  A more collective system of decision-making has been put into place (Cuba is currently a one-party state).

These developments show that Fidel can be replaced and they say two things to the US.  (1)  Washington high-handedness must stop and hardliners need to stop with the imperialist attitude and recognise Cuba as a nation with an independent existence.  (2)  Cuban leaders have made it clear that negotiations must be between equals and without preconditions.  It's time for the US to stop and rethink its failed policies towards Cuba.

Answer 4

Castro can repeat everyday to the Cuban people that they have necessities because USA has an embargo against them. The funny part is this one: In Cuba European investors have a lot of hotels ,they pay to Castro with euros for the salary of the workers and Castro pays to the Cuban people that are working in those hotels 150 pesos a month =7.50 a month.