letter to NYTimes--July 21--Honduras/Catholic Church

On July 16, The New York Times published a story reporting that the Catholic Church in Honduras had supported the ouster of President Zelaya and urged that he not be allowed to return. In response to that article, I had this to say in a letter dated July 21:

To The Editor:As someone who has lived and worked in Latin America most of his adult life, I realized when your article appeared that I could have written the same piece days before, in fact that very moment Zelaya was booted out. From time immemorial, the Catholic Church and Latin America's oligarchs, virtually everywhere, remain the same bosom buddies they've always been. The poor campesino? For these wretched souls the Church could care less as long as they continue to propagate. Yours truly,Bernie Hargadon435 S. Tryon St. #606Charlotte, NC 28202 704 377 5305