Doug Mackenzie
Scuba diver
“Well, they’re not a democracy. I think there’s a criminal element down there, too, with connections to Eastern Europe. I believe travel should be restricted.”
Annie Dumas
Nursing student
“I’ve spent time there; I’m half Cuban. It’s a beautiful place and culture that runs on tourism. Travel should be allowed. Fidel Castro is a dictator. That’s the limitation.”
Betsy Pesel
Multimedia designer
“I’m Canadian. We go there all the time. There’s no reason for the U.S. government to prohibit travel to Cuba.”
Chase Hall
Cal Poly student
“I don’t think they should restrict travel. It’s no big deal.”
This article appears in Mar 26 – Apr 2, 2009.