JE, DK and AL Should Join Kerry in Call for Action To Save Lives In Haiti

[WiseMen]

The U.S. been willing to spend hundreds of $billions to bring democracy to Iraq yet will not lift a finger to save it in Haiti (in fact is probably works to undermine democracy in its own back yard, whether in Venezuela or Haiti, when democratic rule does not serve its interest).

U.S. aid policy and covert support for the Haitian opposition and the disbanded military junta has brought Haitian democracy to the verge of total collapse with foreign armed terrorists delivering death to supporters of the elected government.

This bloody tragedy on our doorstep seems to leave the progressive forces and democratic leadership muted. Kerry has been the only one willing to vocally place blame at the feet of the Bush Regime and its "religious and ideological hatred of the elected government of Aristide." The other candidates seem ambivalent, perhaps afraid of getting on the wrong side to the prevailing propaganda on the situation in Haiti. Even Kerry could be more vocal.

But this is no time for ambivalence. Haitians on all sides are being killed while the U.S. stymies efforts to authorize a multinational peace-keeping force. Our candidates should be speaking out to save lives while there is still time.

Below: John Kerry’s call for intervention.

http://johnkerry.com/pressroom/releases/pr_2004_0226c.html


Statement from John Kerry Calling for Senator Bob Graham to be Named Special Envoy to Haiti


February 26, 2004

For Immediate Release


“Today I call on President Bush to appoint Senator Bob Graham as a Special Envoy to attempt to resolve the crisis in Haiti. Senator Graham has long been a leader in Florida and in the US Senate on foreign affairs. He knows the situation in Haiti extremely well, and knows the cost that widespread violence will cause not only in Haiti, but on our shores.
“The Bush Administration had only one hope for resolving the crisis in Haiti – an 11th hour proposal that has now been rejected by the opposition leaders. We must take further action now to support the rule of law in Haiti and prevent a widespread humanitarian crisis.
“Appointing Senator Graham as Special Envoy would demonstrate that our commitment to bringing peace, stability and respect for the rule of law to Haiti is genuine. In 1994, President Clinton appointed Colin Powell, former President Jimmy Carter and Senator Sam Nunn to Haiti to a high level delegation to restore democracy to Haiti. Recent events in Haiti have shown that it is past time for this Administration to take similar measures.

“Any Special Envoy will have their work cut out for them. The envoy needs to get the parties to agree on ending the political violence, as well as to address long-standing issues such as the release of political prisoners, and the need to rein in the paramilitaries in order to create the context where meaningful political dialogue can occur.

“I hope the President will take this opportunity to make use of Senator Graham’s extraordinary experience and skills to help us combat the downward spiral of civic violence in Haiti to avoid further loss of human life and further collapse of the Haitian political system.”

[mac2]

1. Food & Medical Aid needed but the UN needs to keep the peace.....

because they don't trust the US not to take away their democracy. The camps for refugees was prepared for Haitians BEFORE the riots took place. DA!!


“I hope the President will take this opportunity to make use of Senator Graham’s extraordinary experience and skills to help us combat the downward spiral of civic violence in Haiti to avoid further loss of human life and further collapse of the Haitian political system.” Senator J. Kerry

Nope, Senator Graham did not help bring the peace. The corporations went forward but the civilians still lived in poverty. It is the poorest country in the region because of us.

The US Bush backed groups are trying to over throw the elected one. Our embargo against them, along with the blocking of already approved loans to Haiti (stopped by Bush), have left them without any quality of life. The loans were for infrastructure, etc.

Why do they (Bush,etc.) want the present government out of there? Cheap labor.

No, we should not get involved in overthrowing any elected government. The UN should bring the peace. We can supply aid.

[WiseMen]

2. I agree. But U.S. is blocking Venezuela and Other from Intervening to

protect the elected government from falling to this new coup effort.

Unless the U.S. is involved they won't let anyone else in to help.
That is the sad reality of regional geopolitics.

[mac2]

3. It's OK to allow Bush to plunder everyone's

country on this Continent for his corporate government and agenda? We are all to be slaves for his profit? Very sad.

The UN should demand an answer as to why Bush won't allow help from them or other S. American countries.

He is a dictator of the world? The invasion and overthrowing of countries for their agenda and profit is aggression and not legal under international law.

[Raya]

10. Unfortunately, by the time we convict, how many Haitians are dead?

[flaminbats]

4. And just as I thought I would vote for Kerry...

The Monroe Doctrine was logical before our nation was saddled with a 7 trillion dollar debt, two wars, and a Social Security system that is on the ropes. Why should we attempt to manage Haiti's national security interests, when we cannot even handle our own?

[Raya]

5. The Current Marauding "Opposition" Thugs were trained by the CIA

and some have been convicted of murder in absentia.

Bush Regime certainly has been interfering in Haiti, just as in
Venezuela.

Right now they are blocking Venezuela from sending aid it seems.

[KFC]

7. To save lives

Believe me, a well-equipped Boy Scout troop could handle Haiti's security.

[Raya]

6. Why the hell don't Edwards, Dean who have ear of the Press speak out

[westcoastbias]

8. Al Sharpton is actually going there

Al Sharpton has planned this for a while now. I'm not a Sharpton supporter, but it sounds as if Kerry is co-opting someones else's message again.

[Raya]

9. Kerry Led the figth to stop CIA covert ops in region. He supported

restoral of democracy in Haiti throughtt he 1990s.

Several in the black caucus are supportive on Aristide. Al is going
but has not spoken clearly regarding situation there.

Your comment about Kerry is disgusting B.S.

Kerry is being hammered by the pukes for being rated the most liberal
senator of 2003. Meanwhile folks like you are supporting the
republican B.S.