10-07-2011, 04:19 PM
Having spent may years in the Spanish Caribbean and central America I can tell you that the descendants of the British colonies and the Spanish colonies are two entirely different cultures.
The rebellious slave mentality of Jamaica would never bow to a strong ruler as was the case in Cuba and much of Latin America. Dr. Castro brought discipline to Cuba by either imprisoning or killing off all decent. Can you imagine Jamaicans letting that happen? The spirit of our national hero Nanny would be resurrected instantly.
I believe a lot of Jamaica's problems can be traced to the indiscipline that keeps Jamaicans enamored with the dance hall artist (who might also be a criminal) rather than the scientist or doctor.