A Haitian American man responds to recent accusations spread by Donald Trump and other conservative figures that Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio are stealing and eating pets.
A Haitian American child of immigrants said that the things Donald Trump says and all that is going on around Ohio speaks to his character, not ours. He was responding to recent accusations spread by influential public figures like Trump; Sen. JD Vance, R- Ohio , Trump’s running mate; and other conservative figures that Haitian immigrants in Springfield are stealing people’s domestic pets and eating them.
Carmine Simon Smith said “The fact that Donald Trump wants to double down on something so ridiculous just breaks my heart again,” he said. “It’s disparaging of a race of people. We are always getting dragged and put as the inferior poster children of what not to be. I’m very disappointed and heartbroken.”At the same time, Smith said this is a moment not only to vigorously dispel “a despicable lie,” but also to illuminate “the beauty of our country and our people. We are hard-working, loving people who add value to communities,” he said. “Most of us or our parents started with very little and built up our lives, which helps build communities.” Smith added that Haitians are “serious about our food. Haitian’s food is a top-tier tasting cuisine, with all of its flavors and seasonings. And despite the poverty, we will boil grass before we go and eat a domestic animal, like a cat or dog. To say that we did or have is just appalling — especially after it has been proven false. Smith’s family runs deep in Haiti’s history and politics. A grand-uncle, Francois C. Antoine Simon, was the country’s 18th president. Her father served in communications in the administration of controversial President Jean-Claude Duvalier, also known as “Baby Doc.” Smith said, “We have not gotten the respect that we deserve all these centuries,” Smith said. “Saying something so asinine perpetuates people’s fears and glorifies the negatives. We are a people of dignity and grace. That’s never discussed. It’s always negative about Haiti. That has to stop.
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