The report issued by the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom on the treatment of asylum seekers has a disturbing graphic for Haitian asylum seekers:
Despite the horrific humans rights abuses that have taken place in Haiti during that period, Haitians rank near the bottom of the list for granting of their asylum applications. The treatment of Haitian asylum seekers who do arrive here is cruel, deadly and frankly, discriminatory. It's also nothing new. When Rudy Giuliani (the doyenne of those who know precious little about him) was Associate Attorney General for law enforcement in the Reagan administration, in order to justify the detention of Haitian asylum seekers, visited Haiti for a day, met with Baby Doc Duvalier and came back with the news that there was no repression in Haiti. It hasn't really gotten any better.
[SATIRE AND SARCASM ALERT]
So I have some very tongue-in-cheek advice for Haitian asylum seekers. You will notice that Cuba is understandably at the top of the list. I would recommend that any Haitians considering seeking asylum in the US that first they learn Spanish. Perhaps some time spent in a border town near the Dominican Republic would be a good place to start, but it is really important to learn Spanish fluently and acquire the right accent. Secondly, see if you can find a good map of Cuba and study the geography thoroughly. Then when you feel confident and you want to make that boat trip, sail due west to Cuba. Spend some time there and when you feel comfortable, sail to Key West. If you make it to dry land, if you are able to convince them that you are indeed Cuban, you will be granted entry. With the horrors outlined in this report as the alternative, it's worth an attempt
Yes I am being sarcastic. I certainly don't want to take away from the legitimate claims for asylum that Cuban emigres have. I ust wish my government would grant the same consideration to the legitimate claims of Haitian asylum seekers.
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Posted by: ImLucy | January 26, 2010 at 11:18 AM