Larni writes:
Not being a student in American history I've never understood why after the fall of communism and the USSR they remained sanctioned by the US.
My understanding, and I can be corrected if I'm wrong, is that a big part of the issue is then when the Castro regime took over the country they confiscated the homes of wealthy Americans that had residences there. That was the original problem along with them aligning themselves with the USSR during the cold war.
More recently though it has been the issue of losing the Cuban/American vote in Florida.
It all seems strange to me though that the US to their credit has become best buds with Japan after actually being at war with them after Pearl Harbour but haven't been able to resolve their issues with Cuba which has only hurt already impoverished Cubans.
I think that President Obama is on the side of the angels with this one.

He has told you, O man, what is good ; And what does the LORD require of you But to do justice, to love kindness, And to walk humbly with your God.
Micah 6:8