On Wed, 7 Sep 2005 09:51:50 -0700, "ed" wrote:

They offered over 1,000 in medical personnel and medical supplies as well as
other supplies. Yes according to what I have read, Castro offered his help
right after the hurricane and as of today we have not responded to his
request. The least that I felt our government could of done was thank him
but decline it if we in fact didnt need it.

As of 2 Sep, according to the Secretary of State, no offer had been declined.

http://www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2005/52478.htm

It would be interesting to see the source of the info saying we declined and
snubbed Cuba's offer.

--
John H

"All decisions are the result of binary thinking."