I agree with certain things that each of you stated. I'm glad that Elian has been united with his father, however, I'm sorry that it had to come to this. I know he must have been frightened and I would not want any child to have to live through such an ordeal.
What made me really angry is how quick the Miami relatives were to get on an airplane and fly to Washington, DC to see Elian. If they were able to do that so easily, why couldn't they have taken that child sooner to see his father? I know that Juan Miguel Gonzalez has faced criticism for not coming to the United States earlier. If it were my child, I would have been here back in November. I don't want to be quick to judge because I don't know what issues he faced in Cuba from their government.
I also think the Miami relatives should stop pointing fingers at the government and share part of the blame themselves. For months, they boasted about how authorities or the father would have to come to their home if they wanted the little boy. For several days, they had defied a court order! They wanted things done on their terms, but the law doesn't work that way.
I agree that Elian would have more opportunities here in the United States, but he does have a father. I hope this family is able to heal, and who knows...maybe the family may decide to remain in the United States.
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