Why are Cubans so tolerant and law-abiding?
A. Harsh jail conditions certainly act as a deterrent for would- be lawbreakers. Also, Cubans are a patient breed of people who control their tempers very well. They are non-reactive and accept most things, taking them in their stride. Their attitude is “why worry about something you can’t change”. Cuba is like a large school with rules and regulations, and a prefectorial system (the Cuban police) in place to maintain order. The rules and regulations are there to set conditions for the majority to live in peace and comfort. Everybody, from a very young age, knows what is expected of him/her, in particular in his/her community, and in general in Cuba, so he/she conforms to the collective good.
