Nicaragua and the Contras
On May 10 the front page of The Times aroused my immediate interest with news of John Hull in “An American ‘Don’ Falls in Costa Rica” by Richard Boudreaux. I have been following this important political, criminal and drug case as reported by the Christic Institute in its lawsuit naming the same persons.
Sen. John Kerry’s (D-Mass.) hearings, which never received the press they deserved, substantiate the same allegations, same events, places and people.
The Times reported in early February that Judge James Lawrence King in Miami threw out the Christic Institute lawsuit on behalf of journalists Tony Avirgan and Martha Honey for lack of evidence. Perhaps someone should investigate Judge King. Thank you for informing us that Costa Rica apparently disagrees with this federal judge and is going ahead with its case.
In Central America, Costa Rica is the only real democracy; it does not have an army and it has a leader, President Oscar Arias Sanchez, whose plan for peace does not include war.
By this lawsuit against John Hull, the leaders of Costa Rica pursue the protection of theirneutrality, integrity and freedom which is news we need to read.
MARY ANN FLANAGAN
South Pasadena
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