They are being given the option only because the U.S. hopes to further create anti-Castro public opinion. This is an attack in which the American government contradicts its self created, racist immigration laws, in order to serve their own political agenda. The conditions in Cuba are no worse than in Haiti, Mexico, El Salvador, Guatemala, and many other countries from where these children are fleeing. Be part of organizing a national movement to Stop All Attacks on Immigrants.
All people have a right to survive regardless of legal status.
Being an immigrant is not a crime. Human life is more important than laws.