Official Policy on Cuban Cigars

[SFG75]

Here's another goodie-some propaganda from the Cuban gov, but interesting historical sites and art.
http://www.cubagov.cu/ingles/default.htm

Also found an explanation behind the meaning of the Cuban flag.

In 1850 what was to become the definitive national symbol was hoisted for the first time. Encapturing simplicity and perfect harmony, it combines three colours, red, white and blue, to form the Cuban flag: three blue stripes - the states in which the island was divided at that time - two white stripes - the force of the idealistic independence fighter - , a red triangle - representing equality, fraternity and liberty, and at the same time, the blood which had to be spillt during the battles for independence - and a white star, alone - as a symbol of the absolute liberty between other nations - these are what characterise its beautiful design.

[CoventryCat86]

Here's another goodie-some propaganda from the Cuban gov, but interesting historical sites and art.
http://www.cubagov.cu/ingles/default.htm

Also found an explanation behind the meaning of the Cuban flag.

Scotty, this is "Off topic" so please go back to the Island of the Misfit Toys and post your crap there.

[Wynnefield]

but they taste so good ...

[Rbraczyk]

Would it be illegal if I bought a cuban in canada, lets say, and bring it to the united states for my enjoyment, would that be illegal?

[hex1848]

Would it be illegal if I bought a cuban in canada, lets say, and bring it to the united states for my enjoyment, would that be illegal?

Answer:

There is a total ban on the importation into the United States of Cuban-origin cigars and other Cuban-origin tobacco products. This prohibition extends to such products acquired in Cuba, irrespective of whether a traveler is licensed by Office of Foreign Asset Controls (OFAC) to engage in Cuba travel-related transactions, and to such products acquired in third countries by any U.S. Traveler, including purchases at duty-free shops. Contrary to what many people may believe, it is illegal for travelers to bring into the United States Cuban cigars acquired in third countries, such as Canada, England, or Mexico.

[cigar no baka]

Answer:

Can anyone answer this one for me? I know that celebrities can get Cubans and smoke them at their leisure without fear of reprisal. But how can Michael Jordan, in the latest CA magazine, admit to smoking them without the law coming down on him??

[ggiese]

Can anyone answer this one for me? I know that celebrities can get Cubans and smoke them at their leisure without fear of reprisal. But how can Michael Jordan, in the latest CA magazine, admit to smoking them without the law coming down on him??

I personally think it's because the government is not going to get in the business of arresting people off the street for smoking Cuban cigars. There is an embargo, they do confiscate and destroy cigars they find - but they are not willing to raid houses to seize the stashes of John Q. Public over possessing Cuban cigars. It would be a huge public relations nightmare.

There was a fairly publicized arrest in the Chicago area of a lawyer that was "open and notorious" in his importation, possession and most importantly SALE of Cuban cigars. If you rub the governments nose in it, you're gonna get whacked. He got three years in Federal Prison, and $60,000 in fines. That is the ONLY arrest I've ever heard of for possession or sale of Cuban cigars.