Invading Cuba

The accusation against Rene Cruz Sr. and his son of “conspiracy and expedition against friendly nations” is really absurd when one considers that during the last 30 years, no U.S. administration has considered Cuba a “friendly nation” (Dec. 19). I’d like a straight answer from our government as to why Americans should be arrested and imprisoned for attempting to overthrow a communist dictatorship that denies to its own people the very freedoms we Americans take for granted.

NORMAN F. BIRNBERG

Long Beach

Re “Friends Praise Suspect in Cuban Invasion Plot as Selfless Activist,” Dec. 22:

It is absolutely ridiculous to think that the Cuban people are waiting for that kind of terrorist attack to revolt against the government. Actual Cubans do not support terrorism against their country. It does not matter whether they are living in the United States or in Cuba. We worship peace, understanding, brotherhood, good neighboring, equality, dialogue and respect.

A silent majority have relatives in Cuba, who could be innocent victims of the dangerous adventures planned by Cruz and his associates.

JOSE PONCE

First Secretary

Cuban Interests Section

Washington