[rodguy911]

You hit on it of course but few realize that Haiti is no Iran,where a democracy could work almost overnight and to a certain extent did years ago under the shah,massive corruption aside.

The poverty,lack of jobs,lack of education and just the daily struggle for enough food on the table, a roof over one's head puts the lust for democracy down the line and not an immediate challenge.

[Morgan in Denver]

The poverty,lack of jobs,lack of education and just the daily struggle for enough food on the table, a roof over one's head puts the lust for democracy down the line and not an immediate challenge.

True, but it has to happen if they ever want out of their current situation.  Little or no corruption and a government that encourages investment and competition, along with low taxes would stimulate investment and jobs. The Domican Republic is on the same island, Puerto Rico is not far.  Both of those are miles ahead of Haiti.