Re: Communism vs. Capitalism

Not all communist countries are bad off. Cuba has wel developed honest government and in comparison to other countries they are doing quite well. All of this despite a brutal and unjust trade embargo.

Human Poverty Index (2002) Lower is better
Cuba 4.1%, Mexico 9.4

Deaths from Nutritional Marasmus (1995)
Cuba 4, Mexico 793

Youth Literacy Rate Ages 15-24 (2003)
Cuba 99.8%, USA 99% Mexico 97.4%

Infant Mortality
Cuba 6.22 deaths/1,000 live births
USA 6.43 deaths/1,000 live births
Mexico 24 deaths /1,000 live births

36% OF PARLIAMENTARY SEATS ARE HELD BY WOMEN



Life Expentancy
Cuba 77.41 years
USA 77.85 years