Watching the reports on television from Haiti makes me realize that the United States is now involved with a situation that will impact our nation in ways we cannot yet imagine. I did not know that the U.S. had occupied Haiti from 1915 to 1934 until there was mention of this on a few network broadcasts. A search on the internet confirmed this fact. There are various explanations about why and how this occupation occurred. This link is at least thorough. San Jose State University in California has an updated history that is probably unbiased.
Everything that has been told and shown about Haiti since the earthquake says years of work to make that country a functioning nation. Larry King’s drive to collect donations for helping the people there is admirable but falls far short of their needs.
Rebuilding that nation so that it can function on its on feet will take Billions of dollars. Where will that money come from?
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