The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Gemini Cricket]

Originally Posted by Alex Stroup

scaeagles is right. Your friend never had illegal status. All Cubans who reach shore are automatically granted political sanctuary. That's what pisses off the Haitians so much.

Well that's cool!
I'm wondering why there would be such a distinction in the rules for people who come here from Cuba vs Mexico (and Haiti for that matter). I mean, we think Communism is wrong but we also think the way Mexico is run is wrong. We draw the line because one is a Communist country? (I'm being more inquisitive and not snarky here... in this post at least.)