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From: Port Haiti <porth@starband.net>


Dear Friend,

We hope you will take a look at the sample letters below. They are being
distributed by the Campaign to Restore the Rule of Law in Haiti. Each letter
can be printed, signed, sent by mail, fax or email, and you can use the
language to write your own letter.

The letters can be used to express your outrage that the Interim Government
of Haiti refuses to apply the rule of law and the ruling of Haiti?s highest
court allowing Mr. Dumarsais M. Siméus to participate in the Presidential
election; is unable to organize and manage an open, free and fair election
in a timely manner; and is unable to resolve the human rights conditions in
the country. These conditions pose a great threat to Haitians in Haiti and
to US interests.

Please write to:
         - President George W. Bush
         - UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan
         - Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice
         - Your Senators
         - Your Representatives

Don't forget to sign the letters! And thank you for forwarding this message
to as many people as you can.

Best Regards,

The Campaign to Restore the Rule of Law in Haiti

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Mr. George W. Bush
President of the United States
1600 Pennsylvania Ave., NW
Washington, DC 20500
Telephone: 202-456-1111
Fax: 202-456-2461

E-Mail To: president@whitehouse.gov

Dear President Bush:

Haiti is at a crucial time of its history, trying to weave a delicate
democracy while fighting against the deadly forces of the status quo. These
forces continue to breed a cycle of corruption, violence and poverty. The
resulting instability in the region poses a threat to the United States
national security and to the lives of Haitians now victims of human
smuggling on the shores of South Florida.

The current electoral process is plagued with corruption and disregard for
the rule of law and is in a dangerous course toward failure. On September
23, 2005, in blatant violation of the electoral laws, the Provisional
Electoral Council has illegally stricken from the list of eligible
candidates the only pro-democratic reform candidate, Dumarsais M. Siméus.
This decision was challenged by the candidate and, finally, on October 11,
2005, in a unanimous vote of 5-0, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mr.
Dumarsais M. Siméus clearing the way for this candidate to participate in
the elections. Up until now, the Provisional Electoral Council has refused
to respect the ruling of Haiti?s only constitutional body, the highest court
of the land. Finally, on November 9, 2005, the Provisional Electoral Council
released a list of 38 candidates approved to be on the ballot, only to defy
the Supreme Court ruling hours later by removing Messrs. Siméus and Samir
Moura for reasons presented by an illegal Commission created by the interim
government.

The interim government in Haiti has opted to follow a path that defies the
call from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Secretary-General Kofi
Annan to have open, free, and fair elections with all candidates who wish to
participate. This government continues to enjoy the financial contributions
of its diaspora and of the donor Community without making progress towards
good governance, and to deny all Haitians their natural birthright as
confirmed by the Supreme Court.

President Bush, the actions of the interim government to defy Haiti?s only
constitutional body?the Supreme Court and to prevent all registered
candidates to participate in the upcoming election are an affront to
democracy and open the possibility for further violence and instability.
Your direct involvement is required to assure that the rule of law prevails
in Haiti. I urge you to lead the charge of the international community to
support the rule of law for an open, free and fair election in Haiti.

Sincerely,

Name________________State__________________

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His Excellency Kofi Annan
Secretary-General
United Nations Organization
1st Avenue at 46th Street
New York, NY 10017

E-Mail To:inquiries@un.org, secretary-genaral@un.org

Dear Secretary-General Annan:

Haiti is at a crucial time of its history, trying to weave a delicate
democracy while fighting against the deadly forces of the status quo. These
forces continue to breed a cycle of corruption, violence and poverty. The
resulting instability in the region poses a threat to the United States
national security and to the lives of Haitians now victims of human
smuggling on the shores of South Florida.

The current electoral process is plagued with corruption and disregard for
the rule of law and is in a dangerous course toward failure. On September
23, 2005, in blatant violation of the electoral laws, the Provisional
Electoral Council has illegally stricken from the list of eligible
candidates the only pro-democratic reform candidate, Dumarsais M. Siméus.
This decision was challenged by the candidate and, finally, on October 11,
2005, in a unanimous vote of 5-0, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mr.
Dumarsais M. Siméus clearing the way for this candidate to participate in
the elections. Up until now, the Provisional Electoral Council has refused
to respect the ruling of Haiti?s only constitutional body, the highest court
of the land. Finally, on November 9, 2005, the Provisional Electoral Council
released a list of 38 candidates approved to be on the ballot, only to defy
the Supreme Court ruling hours later by removing Messrs. Siméus and Samir
Moura for reasons presented by an illegal Commission created by the interim
government.

The interim government in Haiti has opted to follow a path that defies your
call and that of Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to have open, free, and
fair elections with all candidates who wish to participate. This government
continues to enjoy the financial contributions of its diaspora and of the
donor Community without making progress towards good governance, and to deny
all Haitians their natural birthright as confirmed by the Supreme Court.

Excellence, the actions of the interim government to defy Haiti?s only
constitutional body?the Supreme Court and to prevent all registered
candidates to participate in the upcoming election are an affront to
democracy and open the possibility for further violence and instability.
Your direct involvement is required to assure that the rule of law prevails
in Haiti. I urge you to lead the charge of the international community to
support the rule of law for an open, free and fair election in Haiti.

Sincerely,

Name________________State__________________


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Dr. Condoleezza Rice
Secretary of State
U.S. Department of State
2201 C Street NW
Washington, DC 20520

Dear Dr. Rice:

Haiti is at a crucial time of its history, trying to weave a delicate
democracy while fighting against the deadly forces of the status quo. These
forces continue to breed a cycle of corruption, violence and poverty. The
resulting instability in the region poses a threat to the United States
national security and to the lives of Haitians now victims of human
smuggling on the shores of South Florida.

The current electoral process is plagued with corruption and disregard for
the rule of law and is in a dangerous course toward failure. On September
23, 2005, in blatant violation of the electoral laws, the Provisional
Electoral Council has illegally stricken from the list of eligible
candidates the only pro-democratic reform candidate, Dumarsais M. Siméus.
This decision was challenged by the candidate and, finally, on October 11,
2005, in a unanimous vote of 5-0, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mr.
Dumarsais M. Siméus clearing the way for this candidate to participate in
the elections. Up until now, the Provisional Electoral Council has refused
to respect the ruling of Haiti?s only constitutional body, the highest court
of the land. Finally, on November 9, 2005, the Provisional Electoral Council
released a list of 38 candidates approved to be on the ballot, only to defy
the Supreme Court ruling hours later by removing Messrs. Siméus and Samir
Moura for reasons presented by an illegal Commission created by the interim
government.

The interim government in Haiti has opted to follow a path that defies your
call and that from Secretary-General Kofi Annan to have open, free, and fair
elections with all candidates who wish to participate. This government
continues to enjoy the financial contributions of its diaspora and of the
donor Community without making progress towards good governance, and to deny
all Haitians their natural birthright as confirmed by the Supreme Court.

Dr Rice, the actions of the interim government to defy Haiti?s only
constitutional body?the Supreme Court and to prevent all registered
candidates to participate in the upcoming election are an affront to
democracy and open the possibility for further violence and instability.
Your direct involvement is required to assure that the rule of law prevails
in Haiti. I urge you to lead the charge of the international community to
support the rule of law for an open, free and fair election in Haiti.

Sincerely,

Name________________State__________________

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TO SEND THESE LETTERS TO SENATORS AND REPRESENTATIVES:
You must find the name of your senator/representative, and use the letter
below as a sample/outline for your own letter. Don't forget to sign your
letters! To find names of senators: www.senate.gov, To find names of
representatives: www.house.gov, or call the U.S. Capitol Switchboard at
202-224-3121

Dear Senator _______________:

Haiti is at a crucial time of its history, trying to weave a delicate
democracy while fighting against the deadly forces of the status quo. These
forces continue to breed a cycle of corruption, violence and poverty. The
resulting instability in the region poses a threat to the United States
national security and to the lives of Haitians now victims of human
smuggling on the shores of South Florida.

The current electoral process is plagued with corruption and disregard for
the rule of law and is in a dangerous course toward failure. On September
23, 2005, in blatant violation of the electoral laws, the Provisional
Electoral Council has illegally stricken from the list of eligible
candidates the only pro-democratic reform candidate, Dumarsais M. Siméus.
This decision was challenged by the candidate and, finally, on October 11,
2005, in a unanimous vote of 5-0, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mr.
Dumarsais M. Siméus clearing the way for this candidate to participate in
the elections. Up until now, the Provisional Electoral Council has refused
to respect the ruling of Haiti?s only constitutional body, the highest court
of the land. Finally, on November 9, 2005, the Provisional Electoral Council
released a list of 38 candidates approved to be on the ballot, only to defy
the Supreme Court ruling hours later by removing Messrs. Siméus and Samir
Moura for reasons presented by an illegal Commission created by the interim
government.

The interim government in Haiti has opted to follow a path that defies the
call from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Secretary-General Kofi
Annan to have open, free, and fair elections with all candidates who wish to
participate. This government continues to enjoy the financial contributions
of its diaspora and of the donor Community without making progress towards
good governance, and to deny all Haitians their natural birthright as
confirmed by the Supreme Court.

Senator, the actions of the interim government to defy Haiti?s only
constitutional body?the Supreme Court and to prevent all registered
candidates to participate in the upcoming election are an affront to
democracy and open the possibility for further violence and instability.
Your direct involvement is required to assure that the rule of law prevails
in Haiti. I urge you to lead the charge of the international community to
support the rule of law for an open, free and fair election in Haiti.

Sincerely,

Name________________State__________________

***************************

Dear Congressman _______________:

Haiti is at a crucial time of its history, trying to weave a delicate
democracy while fighting against the deadly forces of the status quo. These
forces continue to breed a cycle of corruption, violence and poverty. The
resulting instability in the region poses a threat to the United States
national security and to the lives of Haitians now victims of human
smuggling on the shores of South Florida.

The current electoral process is plagued with corruption and disregard for
the rule of law and is in a dangerous course toward failure. On September
23, 2005, in blatant violation of the electoral laws, the Provisional
Electoral Council has illegally stricken from the list of eligible
candidates the only pro-democratic reform candidate, Dumarsais M. Siméus.
This decision was challenged by the candidate and, finally, on October 11,
2005, in a unanimous vote of 5-0, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of Mr.
Dumarsais M. Siméus clearing the way for this candidate to participate in
the elections. Up until now, the Provisional Electoral Council has refused
to respect the ruling of Haiti?s only constitutional body, the highest court
of the land. Finally, on November 9, 2005, the Provisional Electoral Council
released a list of 38 candidates approved to be on the ballot, only to defy
the Supreme Court ruling hours later by removing Messrs. Siméus and Samir
Moura for reasons presented by an illegal Commission created by the interim
government.

The interim government in Haiti has opted to follow a path that defies the
call from Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Secretary-General Kofi
Annan to have open, free, and fair elections with all candidates who wish to
participate. This government continues to enjoy the financial contributions
of its diaspora and of the donor Community without making progress towards
good governance, and to deny all Haitians their natural birthright as
confirmed by the Supreme Court.

Congressman, the actions of the interim government to defy Haiti?s only
constitutional body?the Supreme Court and to prevent all registered
candidates to participate in the upcoming election are an affront to
democracy and open the possibility for further violence and instability.
Your direct involvement is required to assure that the rule of law prevails
in Haiti. I urge you to lead the charge of the international community to
support the rule of law for an open, free and fair election in Haiti.

Sincerely,

Name________________State__________________


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simply going to the following link http://simeus06.com/Contribute.htm
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