And They Can Call Their Doctor for Free

That socialist paradise 80 miles south of Key West is trying to do the 80s and 90s in one big gulp:

Raul Castro: Cubans can have cell phones

HAVANA - First microwaves, now cell phones. Is this the new Cuba? Raul Castro is revolutionizing his brother's island in small but significant ways — the latest in a decree Friday allowing ordinary Cubans to have cell phone service, a luxury previously reserved for the select few. The new president could be betting greater access to such modern gadgets will quell demand for deeper change.

I will call it a free country when they are allowed to have boats.

Cuba Posted by jk at March 28, 2008 8:19 PM