The Dilemma of Elian Gonzalez
Although the public discussion was called "The Dilemma of Elian Gonzalez, it actually encompassed a lasting hostility between a democratic nation and a communist island.
Each speaker presented evidence either for, but mostly against, granting Elian political asylum; all agreed that his custody battle needed to be separated from the uncompromising and strained relationship that exists between the United States and Cuba. The panel members included a Cuban diplomat, a Cuban graduate student, and two UVA law professors. Throughout the two hour discussion, passionate patriotism emerged from the two Cuban speakers as they discussed their personal opinions. Conversely, the American professors remained somewhat more stoic as they briefly reviewed American family law and human rights policy. It is likely that the audience members left better educated concerning the political circumstances surrounding Elian’s custody dispute and possibly with changed opinions.
Johanna Tablada, a Cuban diplomat in Washington, D.C., was the most passionate speaker. "I want him to go back sooner than later, every minute that passes is outrageous," she said at the onset of her talk. Prior to her trip to Charlottesville, she had spoken with Elian’s maternal grandmother, Raquel Rodriguz, and paternal grandmother, Mariela Quintana. Johanna shared the "factual information" she received from their conversations with the small group gathered in Clark Hall, as well as her personal outrage.
Elian was found off the Florida Coast, clinging to an inner tube, on Thanksgiving Day. Johanna adamantly argued that following this type of traumatic event he needs to be
with his close relatives. Elian’s mother "never even met ...
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... (INS) general counsel, he presented a few issues which have bearing on this case. The technical question remains, "Is this child actually applying for admission to the United States?" he said. "Who speaks for the child?" he added. The INS ruled that the father appropriately speaks for the child, meaning that he has legal standing.
Although the INS ordered that Elian should be returned to Cuba, Elian’s relatives living in Miami and many Americans are fighting to grant him political asylum. Professor martin specifically addressed the concern that remains in the minds of many, whether Elian’s father can express his free will in a country where freedom of speech is extremely limited. He acknowledged that human rights situation in Cuba is less than preferable, by American standards. Despite this fact, "I think that he should go back," he said under his breath.
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Imagine quitting your job to start something that can help the future of the world in diffrent way. Picture getting arrested for trying to help the make the world better in the future. Rodolfo “Corky” Gonzales is somebody that is extremely hopeful in the future.
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As our national creation myth of George Washington and the Cherry Tree reminds us of our integrity as agents of free-will in the “land of the Free and home of the Brave”, to the anthropomorphic metaphor of Liberty that stands on Ellis Island, Americans sincerely believe that these held values and attitudes are what make us uniquely American. In fact, these virtual citizenry birthrights (historically excluding racial minorities and women arguably until the civil rights movements of the 1960s ,though the case may be made that this fight for equality is still a work in progress) are explicitly stated in the legal framework of our consti...
The Latino community is a very varied community each with its own unique past and circumstances. In the book Harvest of Empire by Juan Gonzalez the readers can learn and appreciate some of the experiences and history that the different Latino groups had. This book does this with a special emphasis on immigration trends. These points of emphasis of the book are explained thoroughly in the identification of the key points, the explanation of the intersection of race, ethnicity, and class, in addition to the overall evaluation of the book.
Spoke to Hannah Santos (DOB 5/22/69) Flores Romero Eduardo (WA# FLOREE*158JJ) who were seating on the side walk in the parking lot of the clubhouse. Santos stated that she was from 365 Constitution Circle and that her boyfriend Eduardo came to visit her. Both parties was advised to leave the clubhouse parking lot and they left without any incidents. No problems appeared to be present at this time.
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