Travelocity Fined For Cuba Trips

American Voices • patriotism • ISSUE 43•35 • Aug 28, 2007

Internet travel site Travelocity was fined $182,750 for booking trips to Cuba in violation of a 45-year-old embargo. What do you think?

“Doesn't the Treasury Department know you can get much better fares to enemy nations on Priceline?”
Mickey Garvey –
Train Conductor
“As long as we're on the subject, should we just go ahead and fine them for booking trips to Topeka? I have never visited a hotter, more boring city than Topeka, Kansas.”
Molly Vicks –
Optometrist
“I was one of the people who booked a trip and even if I have to pay the whole fine, it's still cheaper than having my surgery done in the States.”
Damien Prow –
Farm Laborer

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