American contractor Alan Gross was found guilty in Havana today of working to destabilize the Cuban government. He has already been in jail for 15 months, since his arrest for distributing satellite communications equipment for internet access, to Havana's Jewish community. Not surprisingly, an act outlawed by the Cuban government.
The trial was quick -- it only lasted two days. Prosecutors are seeking a 20-year prison sentence.
I am with the people who think a political solution to this will come quickly. While I am not sure the Cuban government is that interested in improving relations with the U.S., I don't think they are in the business of making them any worse at this moment. As soon as the Cuban government feels an appropriate example has been made with this case, I think it will be over.
Save face. Call it a day. Shift the attention elsewhere.
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