Quote Originally Posted by kevinssdad View Post
I totally agree. One of the things that concern me about anyone of Cuban background is that we are not far enough away generationally speaking from the Cuban amnesties granted to boat people by Kennedy. Emotionally, it is totally natural for them to feel for those seeking amnesty. and difficult to criticize others for seeking what their parents received. IMO, it is dangerous at this time to consider them for high office. That does not make them bad people, just options to be very cautiously approached. Maybe three more generation?
Are you talking about the Mariel Boatlift that happned in 1980 during the Carter administration?