As noted in this space the other day, the propaganda machinery has been churning nonstop in Cuba with regard to Elian. But none of that trumps that simple rule that kids belong with their parents. There is the sense that they are virtual prisoners of the Castro regime. Could be true. Relevance is low.
Children belong with parents.
A rather delicate matter is what Elian himself wants. He supposedly doesn't want to go back to Cuba. He fears his father. This is all so basic. This is Kids 101.