Reply #32: so why the media restriction in the first place?? [View All]

again, Cubans wouldn't have to go to the black market or access the internet "illegally" and pay exorbitant prices if access to the internet were permitted by the government. what is the purpose of the government restriction on internet access in the first place? any ideas?

"Most Cubans do not have authorized access to the World Wide Web, although many can access international e-mail and a more limited government-controlled intranet at government jobs and schools.

Some physicians and key government officials are among the few Cubans authorized to use the Internet from home. According to the new law, those Cubans authorized to use the Internet must now seek additional approval to use the service on the nation's regular phone service, which is charged in Cuban pesos.

The decree passed late last year states that Internet service, already heavily controlled by the communist government, can be used only with a more expensive telephone service charged in U.S. dollars. The dollar service is prohibited to most Cubans and is typically used by foreign firms and individuals."



authorized to use the internet from home?? you have got to be kidding me.