My apologies to both scuba board members that took exception to my post #5.
I was pointing out the inconsistancy of the US embargo, and how it effects (non US) PADI instructors. I have been strictly told by PADI that I CANNOT teach anywhere in Cuba, Except on US military bases.
I find this absurd and that absurdity was what I was trying to convey in my post, however I should have been more explicit, and perhaps more diplomatic or sensitive.
However I still dont think US foriegn policy should dictate to me as a non US citizen working outside the US or its territories, where I can and cannot work, or who I can or cannot teach. Embargos didnt work in Lybia, Vietnam or South Africa, they just hurt the common people, and I believe this is also the case in Cuba.
Diving is one of the unique activities in the world that unites people from all walks of life, socioeconomic standing, religion and political views in a peaceful activity that is beneficial to world unity and the good of the planet.
Politics should be kept out of diving. In Cuba, this is not happening, politics is involved. I think that is a shame, we should all be ashamed.