Fidel, why not die?
"Nobody in the world will never agree with the death of unarmed civilians in Libya or elsewhere." So says Fidel Castro in his last comment published extensively in the island, the outer cays and the entire world. What incredible statement?
For if that is so…
What about the more than seventy who died in the March 13 Tugboat?What weapons did they carry? Their desire for freedom!
What about the four Brothers to the Rescue literally pulverized by Castro aviators Bierg id rgw Cuban coast? What weapons did they carry? The eagerness to share their freedom with that part of Cuba, that part of themselves, that was left behind in slavery and torture!
What about the death of Orlando Zapata Tamayo after a long hunger strike during which he asked for the basic rights of prisoners of conscience incarcerated in various jails of the Castro brothers? What weapon or weapons was Orlando Zapata Tamayo armed with when he was arrested in 2003 with other 74 unarmed Cubans? Furthermore, right now, what weapons are in his grave or in the hearts of his mother, relatives and friends in Cuba and throughout the whole worls, that a whole operation needs to unfolds to preemptively thwart any manifestation of pain, memory, love or freedom?
"For the sake of what freedom was the revolution fought and supported in Cuba 52 years ago?
Nobody in the world agrees with the death of unarmed civilians in Libya, other you yourself Fidel Castro, your friend Daniel Ortega, and to date, Libya's strongman, Muammar Gaddhafi.
Fidel, since you cannot speak coherently it is not appropriate to ask you to stop talking. But, seriously, why not die? Do not be afraid. Why do not cut the "hands"that write” and publish in real time the perverse and illogical inventiveness of a mind that should be laid to rest, already wornoout - not so much for time - but by evil itself and everything that surrounds you?
Monday, February 28, 2011
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Biscet and Ekrid: doctors for human rights and freedom.
Written by Dr. Antonio Gordon especially for debatecuba.blogspot.esWe review the daily press to keep up-to-date on various issues. One is, of course, dealing with “ONLY ONE PEOPLE,” Cuba and Cubans.
Recently we have joined the call for freedom for all political prisoners, including Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet. Today, almost on the other side of the world, we have seen the abuse that has been committed with another doctor in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The medical team headed by Dr. Sadak Al Ekrid, a prominent orthopedic and trauma specialist of that country, was rendering first aid along the side of a peaceful demonstration. Suddenly, the medical team came under attack. Dr. Ekrid was seriously wounded and taken to his own hospital for acute care. . He is now in his own hospital critically ill, between life and death, in the best medical center in Manama..
A few months ago when Washington was debating what to do with the prisoners at Guantanamo, I was curious to find a place to send prisoners. In part, also because I do not think the U.S. base in Cuba should be used as a prison. The Cubans who leased "temporarily" the base in 1934 to the US did not have that in mind. After looking at many places in my atlases, I concluded that the Kingdom of Bahrain could easily accommodate prisoners because of its size and safety profile. Further, I thougt the new prison could be located to the south of the town of Awali.
But we live in extraordinary times. The Arab world has been swept by a wave of freedom that neither originated in Europe or the United States. The people, responding to the current living conditions and feeling ignored by those in power as dictators or monarchs, took to the streets and squares attesting to their willingness to be agents of their own future.
Thomas Jefferson was right when he said that people who are afraid of their leaders live in a dictatorship. And when he said that there is freedom in countries where the government fears its people he was also right. And now we have seen how President Obama and Secreatry of State Clinton have pledged the leadership and prestige of the United States with those peoples peacefully demanding freedom, respect for human rights and democracy. Congratulations "America."
Returning to our Cuba, we appreciate the efforts that have achieved the nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet and applaud the demonstrations for human rights and freedon for political prisoners in the island. However, the people of Cuba still need to rid themselves of the paralyzing fear that has reigned in the island for over 50 years of military rule. The people must demonstrate and rise up making evidently clear to all their great desire for freedom, human rights, respect for the rule of law, consensus building and the politics of tolerance with mutual respect.
For now, Dr. Biscet is in a Cuban prison and Dr. Ekrid is in critical condition at a hospital in the Persian Gulf after being shot by military forces of his country. Both represent the best of the medical profession in the great battle between good and evil.
Written by Dr. Antonio Gordon especially for debatecuba.blogspot.esWe review the daily press to keep up-to-date on various issues. One is, of course, dealing with “ONLY ONE PEOPLE,” Cuba and Cubans.
Recently we have joined the call for freedom for all political prisoners, including Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet. Today, almost on the other side of the world, we have seen the abuse that has been committed with another doctor in the Kingdom of Bahrain. The medical team headed by Dr. Sadak Al Ekrid, a prominent orthopedic and trauma specialist of that country, was rendering first aid along the side of a peaceful demonstration. Suddenly, the medical team came under attack. Dr. Ekrid was seriously wounded and taken to his own hospital for acute care. . He is now in his own hospital critically ill, between life and death, in the best medical center in Manama..
A few months ago when Washington was debating what to do with the prisoners at Guantanamo, I was curious to find a place to send prisoners. In part, also because I do not think the U.S. base in Cuba should be used as a prison. The Cubans who leased "temporarily" the base in 1934 to the US did not have that in mind. After looking at many places in my atlases, I concluded that the Kingdom of Bahrain could easily accommodate prisoners because of its size and safety profile. Further, I thougt the new prison could be located to the south of the town of Awali.
But we live in extraordinary times. The Arab world has been swept by a wave of freedom that neither originated in Europe or the United States. The people, responding to the current living conditions and feeling ignored by those in power as dictators or monarchs, took to the streets and squares attesting to their willingness to be agents of their own future.
Thomas Jefferson was right when he said that people who are afraid of their leaders live in a dictatorship. And when he said that there is freedom in countries where the government fears its people he was also right. And now we have seen how President Obama and Secreatry of State Clinton have pledged the leadership and prestige of the United States with those peoples peacefully demanding freedom, respect for human rights and democracy. Congratulations "America."
Returning to our Cuba, we appreciate the efforts that have achieved the nomination for the Nobel Peace Prize to Dr. Oscar Elias Biscet and applaud the demonstrations for human rights and freedon for political prisoners in the island. However, the people of Cuba still need to rid themselves of the paralyzing fear that has reigned in the island for over 50 years of military rule. The people must demonstrate and rise up making evidently clear to all their great desire for freedom, human rights, respect for the rule of law, consensus building and the politics of tolerance with mutual respect.
For now, Dr. Biscet is in a Cuban prison and Dr. Ekrid is in critical condition at a hospital in the Persian Gulf after being shot by military forces of his country. Both represent the best of the medical profession in the great battle between good and evil.
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