From: Luis A Martin To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, December 15, 2001 1:56 PM Subject: [CubaNews] Solidarity with Venezuela Dear friends, Some time ago, CBI distributed a call by international solidarity groups in Argentina to send out a message of solidarity to President Hugo Chavez confronting a national, counterrevolutionary lock out in Caracas, in protest of the implementation of 49 progressive laws, including an agrarian reform. Please note below the messages sent to President Hugo Chavez from around the world by students, workers, scientists teachers and artists. They include messages from the US from Jane Franklin and Richard Hepburn (CBI email list). Thanks to Jane and Richard for responding to this very important call! It shows that we are advancing towards the goal of an interactive electronic network, not just an a dispenser of commentary and news. As an American I fully support the Chavez effort to find another path, toward justice and an equitable distribution of the world's resources. We need to see that change is possible and join our struggle with yours. Hasta siempre! Margaret Wyles California Thank you, President Chavez and the peaceful and democratic BOLIVARIAN REVOLUTION. The Venezuelan people and the government they have elected are an inspiration for peace and justice loving people around the world. Many people in our community are in solidarity with you. We love and respect your humanity. In Peace, Michael W. Stowell As an author and historian, I view Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez as a champion of the most vital human rights to health, education and employment. Here in the United States, he is called a "maverick" because he does not blindly accept the dictates of the U.S. government. It is tragic that President Chavez's efforts to empower the poor are considered the efforts of a maverick. For humanity's sake, we need more such mavericks quickly. I especially value his regard for President Fidel Castro and the Cuban people for I have noticed that those who treasure Cuba are generally those who are trying to achieve a world of peace with justice--that is, peace with equality for all human beings around the globe. Such a goal will be difficult to achieve and that makes it all the more important that all of us do our best to make it possible. President Chavez is doing his best. I appreciate Emancipation Project's campaign to support President Chavez in his difficult but heartening work toward achieving a just society. Jane Franklin New Jersey, USA A message from the Nortamericanos de Movimiento Bolivariano to all Bolivarians Worldwide, and to our good friends in the Argentina Movimiento Bolivariano, who wrote us: We support you! We love you! Viva del Che! Nuestra Plan es La Vida! No al Plan Colombia! Let us all spread the word, let us send eachother's bulletins far and wide! We Nortamericanos will forge a solidarity and good communication between all groups, companeros, and camaradas that fight for the poor, in all places and all countries. Bolivar frees all men and all women from Neoliberalism, Imperialism, Fascism, Racism, and Economic Oppression. Bolivar gives homes to the homeless, land to the landless. Argentina, Colombia, and all of Latin America, and also Norte America, Bolivar is back, and the Land will be ours! All groups that fight for social justice unite, all are welcome, from the Internationale, from the World! Norteamericanos de Movimiento Bolivariano Any revolution which democratically benefits the majority of the people has my support! Especially if it is striving to be non-violent. La lucha continua. Richard Hepburn. Ithaca, NY
