RE:Sad All authoritarian countries are sad places in the world. We would do well to remember in the 'free west' how it's only because we embraced the idea of free market and enterprise that we've succeeded in raising the quality of life in so many ways for so many people. Of course there is no such thing as true freedom, everything has its limits and needs regulation/oversight. While I am empathetic towards the Cuban's plight I also heed it as a warning as our culture goes deeper into authoritarian mindset with our China loving Prime Minister.