Peter Steiner Post 2

One of the more interesting Cuban exiles we learn about is Alberto. He exhibits an astounding amount of determination. It is mentioned that the military did not trust any of the Cubans that had crossed. Despite the fact that he was reptetively turned down, he insisted on taking part in the supply drops (starts on page 115). The U.S. pilots had a hastily-made preconception (or "conjecture") that they could not trust the Cubans, which would have been a tremendous barrier to break. Some of the greatest barriers of all are mental barriers because the person is required to accept a new idea that could have been completely foreign to that person. However, Alberto's insistant pleading granted him permission to drop the supplies to the U.S. troops, which became a superbly successful venture. These events illustrate that determination of his, because he knew that he was the correct pilot for the mission and refused to back down, leading to success. He continues exhibiting this determination as the book progresses as well, but this is one of the clearest examples in my opinion.