Thanks very much for sending me Perspectiva Mundial and the Militant. As always they’re very interesting and precise in their reporting. Here I loan them to my compañeros so they can read and illustrate them. The majority agree with all the articles, but as always there are some “Bushites.” There are two of these among the 66 of us in this dormitory, so there are always polemics going on about Latin American and world politics, and there never fails to be an argument about the “Cuban revolutionary system” and the “Boliviarian system of Chavez.” Also on the conflict in Iraq. I’ll tell you that in this Freehold jail, on my radio I’m able to get Cuban stations such as Radio Rebelde, Radio Progreso, Radio Reloj, which I get beginning at 10:00 p.m. and lasting until 5:00 a.m. These stations are on AM frequencies—Radio Rebelde on 600, Radio Progreso on 750, and Radio Reloj on 800. Here we teach each other, making a long antenna or cable, with an iman (magnet) at the end, and putting it out the window made of metal. And we’re able to get these stations. If you want, try to see if you can get them in Newark.
I hope the miners in Utah have consolidated their new union, with the election of their leadership, and that support continues coming for the freedom for the five Cuban revolutionaries.
Dec. 17, 2004
My health is almost OK, since they’re now giving me the medicines I need, and they’ve returned the money they had been subtracting for seeing the doctor and giving me the medicines. The pressure we brought to bear was so great, threatening them with lawsuits, that it had an effect, and they’ve returned everyone’s money except for one person, who already sent them another complaint. We’ll have to wait until next Thursday to see our balances and whether they’ve returned the money. If not, we’ll have to tell them again that we’re going to file complaints.
I hope your New Years went well. It always makes me recall the anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. There are 9 Cubans with me here, and we’re always talking politics. I’m always helping them write letters, and anything else within my capabilities. I’m resending you the earlier letter; I don’t know why they returned it. There are also Haitian comrades with me, who were very interested in the article by Eric Simpson, and they made a few copies of it, because they need support in their fight for political asylum. The Utah miners struggle has been tremendous; finally they have a union to fight for them. Also the gigantic help by all the comrades to support the Militant’s struggle to confront the Kingstons. The call for financial support surpassed what was hoped for, and much more is needed.
I’d like you to do me a big favor. If possible, could you send me a copy of Granma from Cuba, or the international edition, where it talks of the 46th anniversary of the Cuban Revolution. I know that you and the comrades can get it into my hands, and I have many comrades here that would be happy to see it. Thanks in advance for the effort in keeping us informed about our socialist reality.
Jan. 8, 2005
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