• Submitted by: manso
• Politics and Government
• 09 / 14 / 2011

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Corey Washington. Augusta Ethnic Community Examiner. September 13, 2011.On Tuesday, Sept. 13th, President Barack Obama chose to extend the Cuban Trade Embargo under the power given to him through the Trading with the Enemy Act of 1917.  Quite oddly, Cuba is the only country singled out under this Act.  North Korea got off the hook in 2008.  

This extension continues 50 years of failed foreign policy with the nation of Cuba.  President Obama's rationale had to do with the economic policies of Cuba not being aggressive enough.  There was also the stale complaint about human rights and political prsioners.  Very interesting argument for Pres. Obama to be making in light of the impending execution of Troy Davis.  If anyone thinks this case is cut and dry, then you are in the minority.  If this execution goes through on Sept. 21st, it will be a sad day for human rights in this country.  

 In order to give you some perspective on how Cuba remains the last country affected by the Trading with the Enemy Act, lets take a brief look at the tempestous relationship between the U.S. and Cuba.  After all, fifty years is a long time.

Source: www.examiner.com/ethnic-community-in-augusta/