"If we vote, we win." The only way to win is to get out the vote next February 15.
The constitutional amendment proposed by the National Assembly, dominated by the ruling party for unlimited reelection of our President is unconstitutional. This proposal was already rejected by the popular vote, during the Dec. 2, 2007 elections over the Constitutional Reforms, which were proposed by the President to perpetuate his rule.
This electoral campaign is the most unequal battle we have ever had in Venezuela: David, the citizen, confronting Goliath, the State. The government of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela wants to crush and stomp upon the citzenry, and they've come bearing all of the state's resources, the courts and institutions, to win this electoral contest.
But with determination and the good aim of David, which is the popular vote, we can win this next February 15th.
Voting
for the No means living in a democracy, with tolerance and respect for
a Constitution in which everyone is equal before the law.
Remaining in one public office for a long time limits creativity.
The renewal not only of the leadership but also the staff and work teams is an important point, giving life to Democracy and to the better development of every
state and municipality.
What we must make clear here is that this is not about being for or
against the amendment, it goes beyond that. This is about who defends
the constitution, and who kicks it aside. We must invite all citizens
to defend the Constitution as a meeting place for all Venezuelans.
Leopoldo López, Coordinador of the People's Network (Redes Populares) and former Mayor of Chacao (Caracas, Venezuela)
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