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<DIV>We the undersigned are leftists and progressives who do not feel it is
productive or prudent to criticize the Cuban government at this or any other
time.</DIV>
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<DIV>We believe that the US government continues to undermine the independence
of the Cuban people, and therefore any action the Cuban government takes is fine
by us.</DIV>
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<DIV>We do not support the death penalty, except when it is employed by
socialists or Marxists.</DIV>
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<DIV>We favor freedom of speech, association and assembly for ourselves, but not
for those who should be grateful to live in a socialist country.</DIV>
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<DIV>If we lived in Cuba, we would spy on our neighbors and report any
suspicious activity to the government at once.</DIV>
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<DIV>We believe in the wisdom and fairness of the Cuban Communist Party, and
feel that it is one and the same as the Cuban people.</DIV>
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<DIV>We support Fidel's slogan, "Socialism or Death!"</DIV>
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<DIV>We deplore those "leftists" who have the nerve to tell the Cuban government
what they think, unless it is wholly supportive of the Party's line. </DIV>
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<DIV>And above all, we will overlook, rationalize and explain away any and all
contradictions and hypocrisies evident in the Cuban leadership. The goal of a
progressive future demands it. </DIV>
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