The Truth at Half Staff
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About the Book
Introduction
I wrote this book to criticize the tradition historians who rely on falsehood,
instead of facts; the fundamentalists who rely on dogma, instead of
spirituality; and the common woman and man who journey through life with
closed eyes and minds. Too often facts are skewed so people can go through
life without facing the harsh realities. In a speech, Ronald Reagan said,
“Facts are stupid things.” Unfortunately, it is from this standpoint that
millions form their opinions on various issues. Many traditionalists are
content with presenting half-truths and even lies. They would have people
thinking that history is filled with pleasantries, so people can feel good. Most
Americans fall prey to these historical demagogues who are concerned with
only presenting their own personal beliefs. To them, facts are irrelevant. But,
it is extremely important for people to realize that there is nothing pleasant
about history. History is ugly and chaotic. The purpose of this book is to
present the truth and facts in regards to various issues, some past and some
present. Unlike Reagan, and others of his ilk, facts are extremely important
to me. Sadly, most people are unwilling to accept facts because they have
been trained to believe. But it is important to remember that a thinking
person is far more valuable to society than someone who can only offer
another person’s thoughts. Instead of just listening to the one-sided
arguments presented in most history books and by most politians, people
should be willing to hear all sides and then form an opinion. It is only when
we are willing to think for ourselves that our minds can grow and function
fully. Hopefully, the reader will ponder the conflict views expounded
between the covers of this book and the criticisms that arise will be based on
facts as oppose to paroxysms of emotions. Beauty is spoken but with these eyes I see; just what the
truth is, I don’t know anymore.
1. Castro and His Human Rights Policy in America
For the past forty years, Americans have been subjected to anti-Castro
rhetoric by many of Castro´s detractors. We were told by many politicians
that the enigmatic Fidel Castro was the greatest human rights violator that the
Americas had ever seen. He has been accused of being a mass murderer on
the same level with Hitler, a drug smuggler, and a brainwasher of millions of
innocent citizens in Cuba. We were also told that millions of Cubans reside
in fear of an out of control dictator bent on doing anything and everything to
stay in power. Keep in mind, most of these allegations were substantiated by
those who had never been to Cuba.
The purpose of this reality check is not to prove or disprove the
allegations levied against Castro, but to note a gesture made by Castro over
forty years ago. A gesture that would have been unheard of by any of his
American detractors. When Castro came to America, he chose to recognize
Blacks as human beings. The recognition of Blacks as human beings was
something that millions of whites in America were still having trouble
accepting.
Angered by the poor treatment that he and his entourage were receiving at
the Shelburne Hotel in Midtown New York, a hotel for whites only, he
moved his entourage to the Hotel Theresa in Harlem. For those who have
never heard of the Theresa, this hotel was a famous African-American hotel
that catered to minorities when white hotels would not. At the Theresa,
Castro ate with blacks, sang with blacks, conversed with blacks, and slept
among blacks in the same lodgings.1 Castro could afford to do this because
in his eyes, blacks were truly human beings. But, in the eyes of Castro’s
critics, the so-called defenders of democracy, despite their call for more
human rights in Cuba, Blacks and other minorities were simply inferior
beings. When Cast
About the Author
Ernest Jude Navy was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on November 3, 1969. The third of four children, Navy has dedicated his life to social and political causes. This dedication has led him to attack discrimination in all its forms. He has actively worked with those who have known hunger and privation in the Houston area and those faced with other horrors of life’s realities. For nearly a decade, he has worked as an educator on the public school level as well as the collegiate. He currently writes and speaks with the hope of forging a brighter tomorrow. A man who truly has compassion for his fellow man and woman. - Father Patrick Gifted political and social thinker....thoughts are wise and thought provoking. Mr. Navy is a remarkable writer. - Professor at Rice.