Pirates Closer To Our Shores
By Richard Olivastro
April 27, 2009
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Fidel Castro blasted the new U.S. president for showing signs of "superficiality." He also defended Cuba's right to levy a 10 percent fee on every U.S. dollar sent to relatives on the island by Cuban-Americans.
Bingo. It's the money.
The 10 percent fee is the pirate's tax on dollars that heretofore have found their way into Cuba. In reality, the pirates Castro get their part of the 'skim' off the total dollars sent by U. S. relatives.
It's the ransom that all of the real-life "Pirates of the Caribbean" exact on others.
If President Obama wants to cut through the diplomatic clutter, here is a clear and concise message he should publicly communicate in response directly to pirate Fidel -- and simultaneously to all of the other "Pirates of the Caribbean": "No Fidel, I did not misunderstand Raul". "And, neither should you or he misunderstand me. Here is our offer: Free all prisoners unconditionally; and, remove any and all taxes, fees, or surcharges on U.S. dollars, or any other money, coming into Cuba. Do these things, unequivocally; and bilateral relations improve."
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Richard Olivastro is a professional member of the National Speakers Association, president of Olivastro Communications - an executive leadership development company - and founder of Citizens For Change.
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