THE EDITOR, Sir:I AM pleased that Mr. Aristide will be coming to Jamaica.
Whatever the reason(s) being given for his visit, Jamaicans and indeed all CARICOM, will get an opportunity to hear firsthand, the circumstances surrounding his departure from Haiti.
The United States, as represented by their ambassador, Sue Cobb, should be allowed to cross-examine the "witness" to dispel any rumours or perceptions that a democratically elected head of a sovereign member-nation of CARICOM was "removed" by their Central Intelligence Agency.
The "we will oppose and oppose until we bring them down" Opposition has opined that Mr. Aristide be allowed to stay no more than three weeks to prevent any moves to use Jamaica as a staging ground for his return to Haiti.
One thing Her Majesty's Loyal Opposition seems not to have grasped as yet, is that the current chairman of CARICOM has followed a consensual and consultative approach with respect to the Haitian crisis.
I am expecting that if there are motives for returning Mr. Aristide to his substantive position, then it will be a CARICOM response.
Haven't recent events in the world taught us that unilateralism isn't always the best policy? Interesting times are ahead of us!
I am, etc,
MILTON SCOTT
julmilscott@yahoo.com
Via Go-Jamaica
