An open letter from Ohio to the people of Mexico: By Fritikis & Wasserman

[kpete]

An open letter from Ohio to the people of Mexico
by Bob Fitrakis and Harvey Wasserman
July 13, 2006

The patterns are much too familar to ignore. Those of us who saw first-hand how the U.S. presidential election of 2004 was stolen here in Ohio cannot avoid the conclusion that Mexico's presidential election is also on the brink of being stolen. Too much of what happened in Florida 2000 and Ohio 2004 is being repeated in Mexico 2006 to believe otherwise.

To those in Mexico who still believe in democracy, we urge you to avoid the mistakes made here. Do not doubt for one minute that fraud, intimidation and outright theft are the tell-tale trademarks of the Bush junta and its overseas minions.

Above all, DO NOT GIVE IN.

The most crucial difference between the United States in 2000 and 2004 versus Mexico 2006 is that in Mexico, there is a candidate willing to stand up to this outrageous theft. Perhaps you will ultimately get the recount that was so thoroughly denied here.

But make no mistake: to allow this election to be stolen is to welcome the death of what is left of your democracy. Those who think they can somehow go on with their daily lives and avoid the fallout of such a theft are engaging in delusional folly.

more at:
http://www.freepress.org/departments/display/19/2006/2074

[jdmollan]

1. A Message to Mexico

A message from the People of the United States of America



President Vicente Fox
Presidential Palace
Mexico DF


Dear President Fox:

After many years of reflection, we realize that the annexation of Texas was a tragic mistake. Even to this day Texas continues to be an embarrassment to the rest of the country.

We would like to return Texas to Mexico, its proper owner. Please feel free to retrieve it a soon as possible.


Muchas gracias!


The People of the United States

(P.S. Yes, you must take the Texans, too. Sorry!)

[donsu]

2. kicking for voter justice in Mexico and the US

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[emlev]

3. Can you still edit this? F-I-T-R-A-K-I-S