In reality, this occurs very often (that they distribute alternative literature and anti-regim material) from Matanzas to Santa Clara or La habana. But this is the first time we have seen the photos of these brave activists.

They should pass out copies of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights here in the US.

Its a tattered document that the US has no problems violating.

Sure Mambi, I"ll recommend that as soon as you get arrested and sentenced to 20 years for exercising your free speech. You are an idiot.

Ziva, the Universal Declaration includes, and goes far beyond, political repression in Cuba, it encompasses the protection of all lives even those under occupation, or victims of the War on Terror.

Do you read the US section of the world reports by Human Rights Watch or Amnesty International?

Or do you just fixate on the part about Cuba?

Exactly which victims of terror are you referring to? If you mean the barbaric terrorists we are coddling down in Guantanamo,exactly what would you do with them? What's your solution?

Ziva,

I suggest you read the latest report by the UN Committee Against Torture, even the recent recommendations by head officials of Amnesty International.

I've read it, the UN has zero credibility, and AI is running a close second.

That's: Ziva-3 //Mambu-0.

Mambi, this post is not about the US. Please stay on topic.

If you dismiss these very respectable organizations (without an explanation as to why), then why would you ask me for my opinion on a solution?

As in the other topic, it is you who attempt to change the subject.

As I said, the Universal Declaration INCLUDES, and goes beyond, political repression in Cuba. It seeks to respect the rights of all people and:

"of the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family"

You think the UN is respectable? Based on what?

Its commitment to international law and its several UN treaties and conventions, of which the US has little respect for, and has violated repeatedly over the years.

Mambi,

What if, hypothetically, I agreed that the US is a terrible violator of human rights? What if I agreed?

Would that have anything at all to do with these Cubans distributing the declaration in Cuba? Would you acknowledge that the Castro regime ios disgusting in its human rights violation?

Your making the comment about how "They should pass out copies of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights here in the US" is completely irrelevant and adds nothing to the discussion. It's like somone is commenting having a bad cold, and then you walk in and say "oh yeah, well my cold is worse!"

Who cares? What does that have to do with anything? And please don't say that the declaration applies to every country. We know this, and that in no way implies that you can't use it to discuss one country without mentioning others.

But hey... while we're on the topic, why are you singling out the US? Like you said, it is a far-reaching document and certtainly applies to more than just the US and Cuba.

Mambi Watch offers a standard extreme left answer. If one complains about Stalin's murdered millions, and these idiots give back the House Anti-
American activities committee that did not kill anybody.

They ignore quantification, and make all equivalent.

Como siempre la ley del embudo

Larry

MW,

". . . dismiss very respectable organizations (without an explanation as to why)" Are you serious?!

The UN Human Rights Commission was recently chaired by Lybia, and included such guiding lights in the arena of human rights as Cuba, Sudan and Zimbabwe. Isn't that enough reason why today's UN should be dismissed as a moral authority on human rights (or most anything else)?

BTW, your irrational comparison of US actions with the likes of Cuba & Company suggest either a gross ignorance or the seething resentment typical of certain denizens of the radical left. You know the type, they favor red and black bandanas pulled up over their faces,throw rocks, destroy private property and wear passe Che T-shirts while spouting mindless slogans.

I can understand honest criticism. No country is perfect, and God knows there are many areas where the US could do better. But your statements here are ludicrous.

As to the UN look at the composition of their human rights committees, or the way they accept fairy taleCuban government data. REcently, even the Miami Herald commented on the latter......

It commitment to international law? Like oil for food for instance? Sorry, but the UN has no credibility, and the body is anti-American. We should kick them out and reclaim that prize real estate for something useful and worthy.

These dissidents are the true heroes! Man if I hear one more guy say that the US is the enemy...
I had enough of jinetera Theron. I can't see how anyone can be so ignorant.

Mambi, what was the point of that first post? It serves no purpose, there are plenty of anti-American websites for you to vent your rage against the US government. It seems like you post here merely to rattle the feathers of the conservative Cuban-Americans who read this blog.

Mambi, they should send the UN out of the US and use the building as a luxury apartment building

As long as we are go to indulge this dipshit, can I ask something of my fellow Babalusians? Don't refer to him as "Mambi". That's a title to be revered. My great great grandmother was a Mambise and was killed by Spanish loyalist troops. Calling him that name is an insult to her and her brothers in arms.

LittleGator,

Ludicrous is what he does best.

-The Big Gator

Re: Mambi, my apologies Henry.

No apology necessary Z. I'm quite sure that you didn't realize it and it's par for the course to shorten things on the internet. But I just wanted to let everyone know that this guy is the anti-Mambi. He's the kind that wants Cuba to be in slavery in perpetuity.

It comes down to this: in the USA people are free to be ignorant or not of their government's behavior, and in Cuba people are certainly not ignorant of the their government's behavior and not free period.
One question...what does the Havana photo have to do with the post?

I don't deny the human rights abuses by Cuba, the US, or any other nation. I observe all their ACTIONS equally, not on a moral position, and neither with a moral aim. No respected human rights organization assumes a moral position. They observe ACTION, not morals.

As I said, the Universal Declaration, if it is to be taken seriously, applies to "the inherent dignity and of the equal and inalienable rights of all members of the human family," and appropriately addresses ALL nations once its name is spoken.

About the UN and the responsibility of the greater nations, by the Sec. Gen. from Amnesty International (2006 Annual Report):

"Institutions are only as strong as the political will of those who govern them. Far too often, powerful governments manipulate the UN and regional institutions to further their narrow national interests. The USA is a prime example, but unfortunately it is not alone, as is evidenced by Russia’s record in the Caucasus and Central Asia, and China’s expanding economic co-operation with some of the most repressive governments in Africa."

"Those who bear the greatest responsibility for safeguarding global security in the UN Security Council proved in 2005 to be among the most willing to paralyze the Council and prevent it from taking effective action on human rights. This was clearly demonstrated by the USA and the UK in relation to Iraq, and by Russia and China in the case of Sudan. They appear oblivious to the lessons of history that the road to strengthening global security lies through respect for human rights."

Mambi, you should live a couple of years in a dictatorial country like Cuba in order to realize that the freedom you enjoy is real. Go live there, then you'll better learn the difference between and dictatorship and a democratic system with all its imperfections.