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It's a shame that you came away with that impression after reading my comment.

• throwaway080383 8y ago
  I also came with away with that impression, and another reply seems to have as well.
  • jasonkester 8y ago
    Indeed. I must not have expressed myself very well, as people downthread still seem to think I'm advocating against opening things up. Things will open themselves up regardless, and that's fine. But it's also true that it's really nice there today. I'd recommend going to check it out while there's still time.
• kup0 8y ago
  It is an impression easily taken from your comment. Just because we have the "privilege" (often considered a loaded word, I know, but applicable here, IMHO) to visit a place like Cuba and enjoy its disconnectedness, the audacity it takes to desire to force that on a country of people that has never had any other choice is repugnant to me. "it shouldn't change because I had a good time there" feels pretty slimy Yes, technological progress/development will potentially bring what you consider downsides with it, which might be the crux of your point, but that's being unable to see the forest for the trees, IMHO
  • jasonkester 8y ago
    "to desire to force that on a country of people" Keep in mind that you added that part yourself, then perhaps you'll understand my sentiment better. Lots of places in the world are nice now, while simultaneously not being perfect. Pointing out the first bit doesn't imply actively working in opposition of the second part.
    • kup0 8y ago
      IMHO your original post's sentiment (even if unintentional) implied a "keep it that way" line-of-thought, so I feel my original comment stands