Even if they are exempt, which I doubt, it's likely they hope for some sort of legal action upon their return. They'll do anything to stay in the news.
****"Anyone who knows me, knows that I am not afraid of anything," Sheehan said ****
Everyone is afraid of something. In Cindy's case I believe she fears that one day she will go out on one of her farcical binges and no media will report it.
She is a pathetic creature,a cell there in Gitmo for her would be nice.
"Can no one rid us of this churlish women"!
Going to Cuba is a bad move for Cindy. While people may be against the war--for whatever reason--going to Cuba equates to being a Communist. That is a red-flag (no pun intended, well maybe) to most Americans. They may hate the war, but we hate commie-lovers more.
And, damn, Castro isnt even around to meet with her.
Who's funding her? Just once I'd like to see this included in the headline (not by the poster, but by the actual author)!
Just cancel her passport now. Let he work the streets of Tujuana to earn a living. There may be some man desperate enough to pay her for favors.
It is legal for Americans to go to Cuba.
It is illegal for American to have transactions (spend money or receive gifts) in Cuba under most circumstances.
It is legal for American to have transactions (spend money or receive gifts) in Cuba if they have a "license", but the government is arbitrary about how it interprets its rule and who it issues licenses to.
Other activities they MAY be approve under Specific Licenses:
Humanitarian Travel
Free-Lance Journalism
Professional doing research or going to meetings that don't meet the criteria for a general license.
Educational Activities - including educational exchanges not involving academic study pursuant to a degree program when those exchanges take place under the auspices of an organization that sponsors and organizes such programs to promote people-to-people contact. NOTE: On March 24, 2003, OFAC gave notice that this category would be eliminated on May 24, 2003.
Religious activities - i.e. seeing the Pope
Public Performances, Clinics, Workshops, Athletic and Other Competitions, and Exhibits (i.e. Baltimore Orioles) - all profits from the event after costs must be donated to an independent nongovernmental organization in Cuba or a U.S.-based charity, with the objective, to the extent possible, of promoting people-to-people contacts or otherwise benefiting the Cuban people.
Activities of Private Foundations or Research or Educational Institutions
Exportation, Importation, or Transmission of information or Informational Materials
i'd truly love to see her IncomeTax Statement. who pays for all this crap, and what does she declare as income, and from what...
"Why weren't we invited?"
J. Carter
J. Jackson
"Show me just what Mohammed brought that was new, and there you will find things only evil and inhuman, such as his command to spread by the sword the faith he preached." - Manuel II Palelologus
Why aren't our treason laws enforced?
Why do traitors and anti-Americans get so much news coverage?
Why isn't,.....oh nevermind.
But the Cuban gulags/prisons of Castros making are nothing to her. She's a lunatic.
The Cuban Assets Control Regulations are enforced by the U.S. Treasury Department and affect all U.S. citizens and permanent residents wherever they are located, all people and organizations physically in the United States, and all branches and subsidiaries of U.S. organizations throughout the world. The Regulations require that persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction be licensed to engage in any travel-related transactions related to travel to, from, and within Cuba. Transactions related to tourist travel are not licensable. This restriction includes tourist travel to Cuba from or through a third country such as Mexico or Canada. U.S. law enforcement authorities have increased enforcement of these regulations at U.S. airports and pre-clearance facilities in third countries. Travelers who fail to comply with Department of Treasury regulations will face civil penalties and criminal prosecution upon return to the United States.
U.S. Department of State: CUBA