It will never happen here or will it?
I was born in Cuba and was fortunate enough to come to the States in
1960, prior to the Cane Curtain descending on the Island. In 1959, a
33 year old lawyer took over. Fidel promised that things would
change. They did change. He immediately took over the Banks. Then
over the manufacturing, cattle, mining, as well as the
utilities--electric and phones companies. He went after the media
outlets that published negative reports. Pretty soon the government
ran everything. NOW let's get to the schools. Fidel would often
address students on live TV. Afterwards the teachers would teach
about the great things of the revolution. Finally there was a
complete takeover of the school system by government appointed
teachers. Then it really got rough when the executions began. It was
mandatory in High School to watch the live executions on TV. Some
kids would faint or throw up as heads blew-up like watermelons
dropped from the back of the truck, when struck by the force of 13
bullets fired from M1 Rifles. After each execution we were told
"This is what happens to the enemies of the Revolution. The
President of the United States addressing and encouraging students
all over the land to work hard, stay in school and serve is to be
applauded and commended. The Department of Education of the United
States suggesting lesson plans around the "Person" of the President
of the United States is to be abhorred! While in Cuba I heard my
elders say many times--It will never happen here! It did.
I was born in Cuba and was fortunate enough to come to the States in
1960, prior to the Cane Curtain descending on the Island. In 1959, a
33 year old lawyer took over. Fidel promised that things would
change. They did change. He immediately took over the Banks. Then
over the manufacturing, cattle, mining, as well as the
utilities--electric and phones companies. He went after the media
outlets that published negative reports. Pretty soon the government
ran everything. NOW let's get to the schools. Fidel would often
address students on live TV. Afterwards the teachers would teach
about the great things of the revolution. Finally there was a
complete takeover of the school system by government appointed
teachers. Then it really got rough when the executions began. It was
mandatory in High School to watch the live executions on TV. Some
kids would faint or throw up as heads blew-up like watermelons
dropped from the back of the truck, when struck by the force of 13
bullets fired from M1 Rifles. After each execution we were told
"This is what happens to the enemies of the Revolution. The
President of the United States addressing and encouraging students
all over the land to work hard, stay in school and serve is to be
applauded and commended. The Department of Education of the United
States suggesting lesson plans around the "Person" of the President
of the United States is to be abhorred! While in Cuba I heard my
elders say many times--It will never happen here! It did.
