Police will not be utilizing additional personnel for election but are planning for disruptive groups. There are still questions of ballot security as no special papers is being used and the ballots will not be numbered. These concerns underscore the need for international election observers to be present on election day. International observers would help prevent indiscretions and underscore the validity of the results. The number of observers is key a large volume is needed to be ears and eyes throughout the country.
International observers are essential to substantiate free, fair and credible elections.
The Organization of American States, the primary group organizing observers is currently in limbo as its funding for this observer mission is being held up by Sen. Helms. OAS originally planned to send 150 observers to Haiti on election day. There is also talk that Caricom and EU member states may send observers. Send a bipartisan US Presidential or Congressional delegations to observe the first round of elections on March 19th. Release the Congressional hold on OAS funding in order that the OAS may deploy observers.