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She brands the CANF a “right wing” and “extremist” organization. Would she then brand 81% of the American people “right-wing” and “extremist”? Because public polls from May 1960 to spring 1988 reveal that’s the percentage of Americans who have a negative view of Fidel Castro. The CANF counts among its many supporters a broad range of citizens from all walks of life, and all mainstream political tendencies. In fact, the CANF’s goals of a free and democratic Cuba are shared by an overwhelming majority of the American people.
Ms. Evenson’s assertion that the CANF receives money from the federal government is false. Period. This organization is funded by private individuals, foundations and others committed to our goals. Being a lawyer, Ms. Evenson should exhibit a better appreciation for the truth.
One last point is in order. It is indeed curious that Ms. Evenson fails to note in her letter her apparent role and relationship with Orquesta Aragon in negotiations with the city of Chicago. This is an interesting omission, to say the least.
