Cuba on Way to Ecotopia

When you read Benson’s glowing commentary on life in Cuba you find clear proof of the charge that American universities are the last bastion of those extolling the virtues of dictatorial Marxism. I wonder if this member of the academic intelligentsia realizes that those things he likes so well--few cars thus no smog, no billboards or signs, clean streets sans graffiti, no destitute people, medical care cradle to grave, free day care centers, free schooling--are also the trademarks of totalitarian regimes be they fascist or socialist. No individual freedom of choice or private enterprises allowed.

I submit that most people would prefer the individual freedoms and opportunities that come only with a democratic type of government.

W.P. BROOKS JR.

Santa Ana