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Proponents of continuing the embargo point out numerous human rights abuses within Cuba. But 40 years of history demonstrates that the embargo has done nothing to curtail these abuses, and increased contact with democratic societies like the U. S. might whet the Cuban people’s appetite for freedom...
Instead of talking about biotechnology, Carter should use his visit to increase the pressure on Castro regarding Project Varela. Carter has the opportunity to make great progress towards increasing freedom in Cuba by pressing Castro for a national referendum on the issues the petition raises.
The pro-divestment petition can be read online at www.harvardmitdivest.org. The anti-divestment petition can be found at www.harvardmitjustice.org.
Najeeb N. Khoury, a Harvard Law student who helped organize the pro-divestment petition, defended the campaign’s motives.
Khoury also responded to the criticism that the divestment petition did not mention peace as its central goal.