Washington

ON THE TRAVEL-RESTRICTION LAW By: Gilberto Acevedo, M.A. - Webster University

When citing unjust laws, there is a few that concerns me the most. But at this point, I will take one from the top of my list. That is, the law I vehemently abhor is the “Travel-related transactions to, from, and within Cuba by persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction” (§ 515.560 et seq.). The language points to helping Cubans to rid off Castro and other illusionary fanfare that fails to convince a fourth grader. I would argue that it offends the Constitution from various directions.

And please understand that what seems and appears aberrant to me, may not necessarily be to others. But most importantly, those actually affected by an unjust law are ultimately the most authoritative to opine. The other side of my argument is that politicians are deft and irresponsive to the concerns of the people. Unless those concerns pour to fill their desks and threaten to consume long hours of staff work in responding to each constituent, a delegate will idle through any legitimate concern brought by one or two citizens.