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#4855: re: 4839 Origin of press allegations (fwd)
From: Ninaclara@aol.com
Michelle,
I don't remember the press participating in this piece of 'disinformation',
though I admit I most certainly did. Max commented at one point that he
thought people would go for the electoral ID cards in a big way and then
wondered if this necessarily meant that there would be big voter turn out. I
seconded his query, saying that I had talked with a lot of people who had
gotten their cards but were ambivalent about voting (I know, quite a
blasphemous thought. I don't know how I dared to think it, let along utter it
aloud). Now, it turns out that a great many people did vote. I am quite happy
about this and pray to God the next government will merit their courage and
confidence. I never made, nor would I, "an attempt to minimalize the Haitian
people's commitment to participatory democracy." I did and still do have my
doubts as to whether elections are the sole basis for a participatory
democracy in Haiti. Some people, including Aristide, have wondered this at
other moments. I don't see why such thoughts should now be labeled
'disinformation.' I am dismayed by the level of rancor I see between former
friends and allies in Haiti. Must we reproduce this on this list as well?
Nina