Wow. Scary to think that this is progress.
This week hundreds of Cubans filled the streets to get their first ever cell phone – something that had, until now been barred for anyone except authorized government officials and foreigners. The state-owned telephone offices started taking orders and delivering phones to residents after President Raul (son of) Castro began easing restrictions on purchasing and using cellular phones. Owners of illegal cell phones, or those licensed in someone else’s name could also register for actual service with no penalties.
… The service costs the equivalent of nine months pay for the average wage-earner. To put this in perspective that would be like paying roughly $28,500 here in America. Hey, at least the health care is free!
Cubans Allowed Cell Phones for First Time
And remember – here’s what that Cuban health care looks like when you’re not Michael Moore:
