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FUNDS ONLY FAN FLAMES OF COLOMBIAN CONFLICT

The news of the crisis and near breakdown of peace negotiations in Colombia is alarming.  As a U.S.  citizen, I am concerned that the U.S.  government's funding of Plan Colombia to the tune of $1.3 billion in aid to a repressive Colombian military only escalates the conflict.  Then, just as peace negotiations were deteriorating, the U.S.  delivered an additional 14 Black Hawk helicopters to the Colombian military.  This powerful weapon was delivered to the military that has the worst human rights record in the hemisphere.

The international community, including the United States, must step forward to push for and support peace negotiations and offer greater international participation and support in future talks.

The conflict in Colombia will not be solved through military means.  It will only be solved through negotiations.  I urge the U.S.  government to support the peace process and end military assistance.  Our actions are like throwing gasoline on a fire.

Noreen Ordronneau

Carrboro