Sir,
Fidel Castro’s death is a day millions of Cubans around the world have
waited for, for decades. Tyranny, a command economy, economic stagnation, and
isolationism brought Cuba to her knees financially, but hope never left the
hearts of the Cuban people. In the early hours of Saturday morning, hundreds of
thousands of Cuban-Americans rejoiced throughout Miami-Dade County, as they
heard the sensational news. One should embrace the death of every communist
despot, given that it’s communism that directly caused the deaths of tens of
millions of innocent civilians throughout the twentieth century. Sworn in as
Prime Minister in 1959, and elected President of the National Assembly in 1976;
Fidel was determined to prop up terrorist governments around the globe, whether
it be the Chavista Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, the quasi Republic of
Zimbabwe, or the Sandinistas in Nicaragua. Castro guaranteed economic and
military support whenever possible, while the international community, aside
from the United States, turned a blind eye. Freedom and liberty will not come to
Cuba overnight, for Raul Castro currently occupies the seat of power.
Regardless, this momentous occasion is news, which lovers of liberty should
welcome with open arms. How tragic it must have felt for Cubans who fled by boat
as refugees to the United States. Innocent Cubans watched as their homes were
stolen, cars seized, and wealth confiscated. Throughout the decades, the British
government recognised the Communist thugs as a legitimate government. Whether it
be Labour or Tory, both parties made it clear they would continue diplomatic
relations with a terrorist state.
If UKIP were ever to come to power, it would be imperative not to make
such a grave miscalculation. Never should a government of a free society enter
into diplomatic relations with a regime known for aiding and abetting
terrorists. Any compromise on such an issue is akin to tolerating the deaths of
innocent Cubans who stood foursquare against the Castro regime. Repeating the
mistakes of the past would be a folly in the eyes of the innocent victims, which
in turn, would be a crime against humanity.
In due course, the people of Cuba will be free to aspire to new heights
and dreams as their pain and suffering wash away. While we should not arm a
violent rebellion against President Raul Castro, we should welcome any Cuban-led
revolt against his tyrannical reign, stand morally next to the Cuban people, and
make it clear that we shall never tolerate the actions of a government that was
responsible for the deaths of thousands of innocent civilians who were brutally
butchered due to their intellect, support for capitalism, and opposition to
wealth redistribution.
One day, the children born in Cuba will be born free once
more.
No mas negocios con criminales y comunistas!
Respectfully, Byron Sanford, UKIP Chairman for Barnet &
Hendon
