All of us at Jonah House long to see a cancellation of debt to
Honduras and Nicaragua in consequence of the devastation from
Hurrican Mitch. Knowing that global warming is what is
responsible for such freak storms, and that the U.S. contributes
probably 25% of the emissions that cause global warming, the U.S.
is largely responsible for this devastation. Knowing, too, that
U.S. based transnational corporations have been responsible for
patterns of agriculture in Central America that result in
deforestation, we are especially responsible for the terrible mud
slides. It is not an act of charity to cancel this debt; it is a
necessary act of justice.
Elizabeth McAlister
Philip Berrigan
Jerome Berrigan
Frida Berrigan
Kathleen Berrigan
Sr. Ardeth Platte O.P.
Sr. Carol Gilbert O.P.
Coretta Warren
Gregory Boertje-Obed
Michele Naar-Obed
Rachel Obed
Susan Crane
Fr. Steve Kelly S.J.