There’s a new push to make it legal for Americans to travel to Cuba. Last week ten senators introduced the Freedom to Travel to Cuba Act, which, despite previous failed legislation, hopes to finally make headway in changing U.S. policy.
Senator Enzi, the Wyoming Republican who introduced the bill with bi-partisan support, told reporters: “If we want to give the Cuban people a taste of the real America, we need to allow Americans to go there and share it. Unilateral sanctions stop not just the flow of goods, but the flow of ideas – ideas of freedom and democracy are the keys to positive change in any nation.” You can read the senator’s floor statement introducing the bill here.
What do you think? Should Americans be allowed access to Cuba? If you agree, there’s a petition online where you can show your support. If you disagree, why should we continue with unilateral sanctions?