His parents made one choice for him when they decided to give him life in Cuba. They expected him to grow up in Cuba, under the dictatorship of Fidel Castro. His parents made the choice to separate and take other mates. Another choice was made for Elian when it was determined he would be in the custody of his father. As much as we would like to see other nations and other people live as we do in America, other nations will not accept our ways and America does not have room for all who want to enter.
People come here for freedom and money.
Elian's choice today is between a family and a nation. He will either be with his father or he will be in America. He cannot have both. Family is more important than government. It is wrong for the people who do not even know Elian to keep him from his father.