What Krushchev got from the deal?
1. US Jupiter nuclear missiles removed from Turkey.
2. US promise not to invade Cuba or allow armed Cuban exiles to return to Cuba.
# 2. was a very bad deal. We should always support willing patriots fighting for liberty and freedom against dictators; anytime, anywhere.
Romney tap dances around the question of being drafted. Typical weasel.
I agree completely. It would be a lot harder, though, with nuclear armed missiles staring down our throats from Cuba. This was particularly true at a time when the accuracy of an ICBM was measured in miles.
There is no question that Kennedy compromised to achieve this. He certainly weakened his position considerably when he failed to follow through with his promises at the Bay of Pigs. I have even a lot LESS respect, though, for Khrushchev.