THE EDITOR, Sir:
I BELIEVE that the United States and the British approach to the overthrow of the democratically-elected president of Haiti is but the natural conclusion of the view which holds 'leadership' to be more important in all respects than 'democracy'.
This view of politics and government developed in the United States as a result of world opposition to the U.S. war on Iraq. This view was taken up and championed by the British Government, which believed and still believes that British leadership is more important and is of a superior quality than the views of the British people.
President Aristide's failure to please the United States and France in particular, led to a situation in which Haitian democracy became disposable and was disposed of.
Yet U.S.'s, British and French bad intentions towards Haiti was realised with the active support of the Dominican Republic, which provided shelter, facilitated the training of, and acted as a staging area for the so-called rebels that attacked, pillaged and burned in Haiti. Jamaica needs to urgently review its relationship with the Dominican Republic in the same way that it is reviewing its relationship with Haiti. Both countries are currently being led by the most undemocratic of forces.
I am, etc.,
BASIL FLETCHER
Donovanfletcher@hotmail.com
Greater Portmore
St. Catherine
Via Go-Jamaica
