A SENATOR OF G16 BRINGS A TWIG OF PEACE TO PRESIDENT MARTELLY
(Haiti Libre) -
Target of much criticism, the Senators of G16 are in an uncomfortable situation. Senator Simon Desras (LAVNI), member of the G16, is part of those who feel obliged to justify themselves. In an open letter to the President of the Republic, the Senator, beyond the flattery made to President Martelly... bears responsibility for the failure of the former Prime Minister-designate, Mr. Bernard Gousse.
Simon Desras tried to explain the good found in his vote [and that of the G16] to the eyes of the population, and reached out "a twig of Peace" to the President.
Beyond an "apparent will for reconciliation", this letter hardly masks the fears [and concerns] of the Senators of a risk of confrontation [sterile conflict] with unpredictable consequences, with the Head of State.
However, it is unlikely that the Haitian people will be blinded by the open letters and statements of G16... Wolves, even disguised "as ewes that carry the Peace" remain wolves.
Open letter to President Martelly :
"President of the Republic,
It is no secret to anyone that the repeated efforts of the executive and legislative branches, in order to put in place a space -so little modest- where we would agree, are not progressing. But, If the attempts are continually reformulated in order to reach a political modus operandi, remain so far a failure, I still believe that they also carry within them the essence and undeniable proof of a participatory democracy, so far healthy, taking root in Haiti.
Believe me, Mr.President of the Republic, I have - like you and like many of my brothers and sisters of the Senate- a heavy heart and anxious mind. But if you see me sorry at the turn of events lately, it's not for the reasons you might imagine, but because I know that a confrontation with you can not bring anything good for the country. I know also that a confrontation with us parliamentarians, could not make and advancement of our common dreams of national reconstruction. And finally, why have we all been elected if it is not to think about the interests of our voters first ?
Be aware, Mr. President of the Republic, that to reject Mr. Bernard Gousse was not a moment of glory for me or for my Senate colleagues. I am not proud, to have had to do this, as you know. I did everything to avoid a public disavowal of this designation. But be aware also, Mr. President of the Republic, that if I were to do so again, I would vote again in the same way and probably even more convinced after these last few days, having now obtained from Mr. Gousse himself, the undeniable confirmation that he is definitely not the gatherer that we need at this crossroads. Moreover, his schizophrenic rage towards the parliament he was trying -just twenty four hours earlier- to bring back [in his camp] by taking the values of tolerance and of political compromise of Nelson Mandela shows that he is and remains a vindictive man as we feared.
The truth, Mr. President of the Republic, is simply that Mr. Gousse was unable to convince the parliamentarians of whom I am one, that he was the man of wisdom and of political pragmatism, able to lead us to an inclusive transition, the only hope for a better future, both economically and socially, for our people today.
Also, it is without arrogance and with a good will publicly declared -I campaigned on your side in the central plateau- and again renew -since I write you publicly- that I risk to urge you to find in you the the dimension which is necessary to identify a person that will not exacerbate the fears and the clashes more deeply rooted in each of us. You know, like me, that we need collective solidarity. Bitterness will get us nowhere.
I know, and I'm not the only one, there is a pragmatic and magnanimous side in Michel Martelly. Revive it, Mr. President of the Republic. I implore you, because it is only at that time, that you will see the full force of your personal charisma.
The vote against Gousse was not a vote against President Martelly. Believe me. It was rather a vote of profound doubt of the ability of a man considered inadequate to lead the state apparatus at this critical moment of post-earthquake crisis. We have clearly explained this, my parliamentary colleagues and I. Remember, it was at our last meeting, that we told you, clearly, that our intention was not to go to the opposition -far from it- but to harmonize a dynamic coexistence with a Head of Government other than Mr. Gousse. You agreed. Why did you turn to him, since we had already approved a compromise?
Also, Mr. President of the Republic, I am writing as a citizen to tell you that I still have faith in common sense and, as a Senator of the Republic, to bring you a twig of Peace. The Group of 16, in a common patriotic spirit, as your advisers, does not take into account plausible personal ambitions or supposed mutual slights of the past. Beyond the political ideology of racial and social issues, it must, like you and those close to you, be the future of our country as the priority.
If we have an obligation to accompany you on the path of stability to achieve our common aspirations for economic progress, social progress and sustainable development, it is clear that you also have an obligation to choose a competent manager, without qualms, open to a pact of governability, for the smooth running of things.
Take the twig Mr. President of the Republic. The country will thank you and will recognize you at the appropriate time. Me first, because your success will be that of an entire people.
The victory obtained by the conflict can only be of short duration and the songs of hatred would benefit -ultimately- nobody. Preferably, it is working to ensure that the peace is within our walls and that the tranquility is in our palaces.
God bless Haiti, that He guides you, for the good of our country."
Simon Desras Senator of the Republic / centre - LAVNI
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