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Grassroots Support for Aristide's Return - by Stephen Lendman
Two recent articles discussed his eagerness to return, accessed through the following links:
He explained he's "ready....today, tomorrow, at any time. The purpose is very clear: To contribute to serving my Haitian sisters and brothers as a simple citizen in the field of education."
After six eye surgeries in the past six years, it's also vital for health reasons. He experiences extreme winter pain and risks complications causing blindness. In addition, Haitians want him badly, mainly for his powerful inspirational presence. It's why so far Washington denied him, wanting no one interfering with its imperial agenda.
Grassroots activism, however backs him. On January 28, 2011, the Global Women Strike.net site posted Selma James' letter to the UK Guardian, accessed through the following link:
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