In My Humble Opinion, Pt. 39

From The Naples Daily News:

While the economy, government spending and foreign policy are commonly top issues for Cuban-American voters, for some, America's relationship with Cuba remains a hot-button topic.

Mauricio Claver-Carone, director of U.S.-Cuba Democracy PAC, a nonpartisan group supporting candidates who back Cuba's pro-democracy movement, noted Obama could face criticism for some well-intentioned Cuba policies. Obama has allowed more travel into Cuba and let family members move money and goods into the island for relatives — decisions that some say have enriched Castro and increased repression there.

"No one opposes humanitarian support to your family," Claver-Carone said. "But now, you're seeing a huge influx of capital and non-humanitarian goods, like flat-screen TVs. And what's the regime doing about it? Cashing in, starting these new import taxes.

"The regime essentially finds a way to milk our policy."