I have family there and my mom was from there. I often wonder what it is like there now. Anyone know?
2007-03-21 08:37:38 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Cuba is a friendly place. People talk to each other on the street and children are treasured. Babies are carried in their mother' arms and admired all the time.
The infra structure is not in good condition but people have a basic standard of living. North Americans quote a few dollars as a weekly income but they forget that the exchange rate means that life is more affordable than you might think from the North american press.
However, there is universal medicare, including glasses and teeth. Anyone who can pass the exams can study up to a PhD for free. Students help in the community, for example, checking on shut-ins. There is a college for students from the third world to study medicine on full scholarship.
If you wonder how it feels to live in Cuba, look around your home and imagine it without any imports, food, clothing or household items. Imagine that your child needed a heart pacemaker and couldn't get it because it cannot be imported.
The image of Cuba that is depicted in the media is for the most part false. There are going to be some surprises when the country opens up eventually.
2007-03-21 09:01:43 · answer #1 · answered by thinkingtime 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The world best health system for its people. Evey people in the world want the health system that Cuba has from their own government. Damn the HMO.
2007-03-22 06:52:37 · answer #2 · answered by Booooo 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think of it as a country with great potential held back developmentally by a ridiculous grudge. I know Fidel does some things that aren't quite warm and fuzzy, but somehow I can't help but root for him. Don't tell your Mom. ;)
2007-03-21 16:02:13 · answer #3 · answered by Alowishus B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know that people in Cuba don't have any pools, cause everyone who could swim is already in US. :)
2007-03-21 15:41:22 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
well in my country cuba is the home of drugs and the symbol of rich people who are getting richer and richer from the drug.....no offense
2007-03-21 15:46:37 · answer #5 · answered by Flint 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Time to lift the embargo.
2007-03-21 15:41:34 · answer #6 · answered by Angela 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
its a nice place for vacation....we canadians have been going for years, get over your embargo.
2007-03-21 15:43:38 · answer #7 · answered by Mike 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
warm, gay unfriendly.
2007-03-21 15:54:27 · answer #8 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋