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<font size=3>action.haiti@gmail.com<br><br>
</font><font size=4><b>Rebuilding Haiti with the Democratic
Movement<br><br>
</b></font><font size=3>In the aftermath of the devastating 7.0
earthquake, Haitian children, women, and men are now suffering through a
man-made disaster. Over one week ago, Obama promised that "The
people of Haiti will have the full support of the United States in the
urgent effort to rescue those trapped beneath the rubble, and to deliver
the humanitarian relief.” But instead of delivering on this commitment,
he has allowed the military response to take priority, resulting in
thousands of preventable deaths.<br><br>
As Haitians organize to rebuild their lives in the midst of an escalated
military occupation, we demand that the Obama administration stop its
destructive interference in Haiti. Haitians must be at the head of
relief efforts and the longterm rebuilding of their country. Fanmi
Lavalas, the democratic grassroots movement of Haiti, must be at the
center of any legitimate rebuilding process.<br><br>
On behalf of our sisters and brothers in Haiti who have yet to see any
relief and are beginning the process of reconstructing their country, we
make the following demands on the Obama administration:<br><br>
The US military must IMMEDIATELY stop obstructing the distribution of
water, food, and other emergency aid to the survivors urgently in need.
Obama must instruct the Marines to stop impeding the relief and rescue
efforts of aid workers. They should be delivering food and medical
equipment to the Aristide Foundation and other centers where people have
gathered for refuge. <br><br>
Haitians must be free to coordinate and lead the relief efforts and the
long term rebuilding of their country.<br><br>
Jean-Bertrand Aristide, ousted by a US-backed coup in 2004, must be
allowed to return to Haiti immediately and safely.<br><br>
<i>Lavalas</i> must be allowed to participate in free, democratic
elections. The ban on <i>Lavalas</i> in the upcoming elections must
be revoked.<br><br>
The military occupation of Haiti by the United States and the United
Nations must end once and for all.<br><br>
We hold the US government accountable for its role in preventing relief
efforts and undermining the Haitian grassroots who are organizing to
rebuild their country. To stand in solidarity with Haiti at
this crucial time, please contact US government officials, your local
senators, and representatives with these demands.<br><br>
White House: 202-456-1111<br>
Email at <a href="http://www.whitehouse.gov">www.whitehouse.gov</a><br>
US State Department: 202-647-4000<br>
US Congresspersons: 202-647-4000<br><br>
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