Thinking about the stagnant controversy
of Castro’s death, I broke off from the question of
whether or not he is alive, and moved on to a less
explored one: why would it matter?
Situations in Cuba haven’t changed much
since the ‘ceding’ of power to Raul Castro, and
even if they have, I doubt that the dogs in power
fi nally decided to make communism work.
I decided to talk about this with someone
who will obviously have an opinion on the matter,
I asked my teacher,‘So why would it matter if he
does die?’
She explained the quixotic, but common
belief in the Cuban exile community, that if
Castro dies, Cuba’s scars will heal and history will
rewind to the times when leaving the country in
search of a better life wasn’t as popular or necessary.
A melancholic rancor that so many people
hold on to.
I tried sympathizing as much as possible.
I understood the ardent hope of wanting to hear
that your native country is well off and strong
again. Perhaps it is out of concern for family and
friends, patriotism, or perhaps it is pride. It is --
apparently -- a relief nevertheless.
Thinking about the stagnant controversy
of Castro’s death, I broke off from the question of
whether or not he is alive, and moved on to a less
explored one: why would it matter?
Situations in Cuba haven’t changed much
since the ‘ceding’ of power to Raul Castro, and
even if they have, I doubt that the dogs in power
fi nally decided to make communism work.
I decided to talk about this with someone
who will obviously have an opinion on the matter,
I asked my teacher,‘So why would it matter if he
does die?’
She explained the quixotic, but common
belief in the Cuban exile community, that if
Castro dies, Cuba’s scars will heal and history will
rewind to the times when leaving the country in
search of a better life wasn’t as popular or necessary.
A melancholic rancor that so many people
hold on to.
I tried sympathizing as much as possible.
I understood the ardent hope of wanting to hear
that your native country is well off and strong
again. Perhaps it is out of concern for family and
friends, patriotism, or perhaps it is pride. It is --
apparently -- a relief nevertheless.