January 29, 2008
A sincere apology
This morning I did something really bad. I know I should not have done it—I have been warned against it countless times—but I just could not help myself. It was an uncontrollable urge that came over me that I found impossible to ignore. Although I am quite aware that by doing what I did, I would incur the righteous wrath of many, I succumbed to the craving.
This morning I voted.
I know, I know—Cuban-Americans are not supposed to vote. Even though many of us are US citizens, we are merely intransigent rabble-rousers that time and time again have foiled your liberal machinations. We have committed the most mortal sin any minority can commit: We have thought for ourselves, and advocated issues we find important.
To those of you I have offended by exercising my constitutional right, and all the other horrible things we Cuban-Americans have subjected you to, I beg your forgiveness. I know my act this morning was reckless and crazy, but you have to understand; this democracy thing is so irresistible.
And just so you know that come November, I don’t think I will be able to resist the urge either.
Posted by Alberto de la Cruz at January 29, 2008 10:13 AM
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Mea culpa, mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.
Alberto, I enjoy your writing. Thanks, and keep up the good work.
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at January 29, 2008 10:19 AM
Great post. Remember we're "holding American foreign policy hostage" too.
Posted by: Henry "Conductor" Gomez at January 29, 2008 11:01 AM
Thank you LittleGator and Henry.
Posted by: albertodelacruz at January 29, 2008 11:27 AM
Bastard!
Posted by: George L. Moneo at January 29, 2008 11:39 AM
Alberto, how could you?! ;-)
Posted by: AmandaD at January 29, 2008 12:11 PM
Bravo!
Posted by: Calabaza at January 29, 2008 12:33 PM
Alberto, I expect you've already done it, but please make sure you send a copy of your apology to Mr. Oliphant the cartoonist and to the Washington Post. I would hate for them to be offended yet again. It's the least we can do to placate and show respect for our betters.
Posted by: asombra at January 29, 2008 12:47 PM
Awesome, monina!
Posted by: Claudia4Libertad at January 29, 2008 03:50 PM
so who'd you vote for?
Posted by: La Ventanita at January 29, 2008 04:18 PM
I'm in trouble enough as it is Ventanita!
Posted by: albertodelacruz at January 29, 2008 04:34 PM
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