[Hodar]

I guess I’m cold hearted.

I’m tired of pouring Billions into other countries, only to have these goods stolen by local ‘War Lord’ wannabes. No matter what we do, we are blamed for not doing enough; while other countries who do nothing at all reap the benefits of GoodWill.

When we have earthquakes, hurricanes or other natural calamities; these other countries can’t even put together a freakin’ fruit basket for us.

But the cold hard fact of the matter is that pulling yourself up by your own boot-straps makes you stronger. The first priority of a sovereign goverment is to protect, provide and ensure the safety of the population. This is a chance for the Haitian Gov’t to prove itself to their taxpayers. This is an opportunity for the Haitian people to clean up, re-build and become a stronger community, instill national pride and stare the challenge in the face and proclaim “We are down now, but we will arise bigger, stronger and better than where we were”.

But, it’s soo much easier to demand that everyone else come in, re-build your houses, give you money, food, hospitals and industries and then complain that it’s just not good enough.

[listenhillary]

It is about China’s turn to become the world’s sugar daddy. With that aid, comes influence and expectations.

[ladyjane]

it’s soo much easier to demand that everyone else come in, re-build your houses. . ."

No matter how much is done it won't be enough. They are still of the mindset that the sugar plantation owners (white) destroyed the island and ruined the soil. They blame all their ills on the former plantations. For them there is no hope except for perpetual handouts.

[Osage Orange]

I will say it again....we should strongly suggest to the U.N. that they will be relocating to Haiti...by the end of the year.

Haiti needs them in their future.....

[red tie]

“But, it’s soo much easier to demand that everyone else come in, re-build your houses, give you money, food, hospitals and industries and then complain that it’s just not good enough.”

Until the next storm comes by!

[buffyt]

For sure! We live on the Texas Gulf Coast in the middle of Hurricane Alley, since 1973. So far no damage to our house but you never know. We pull together before, during and after a storm. Neighbors help each other. The city government takes over and does an excellent job! We do wish that FEMA would stay OUT.