I can see where you're coming from.
However, why do these people not rise up and change the system that allows them to fester and live in squaller? Why are there no revolutionaries or patriotic countrymen who are speaking out against the atrocities? :scratch:
Do they really just accept their living conditions? I think the help needs to be deeper rooted than just putting the proverbial band-aid on this badly wounded nation. I have the same beliefs for most poor-off countries of Africa. If they continually rely on outside help during emergencies and natural disasters, what motivation do they have to develop their own infrastructure and resource management systems?
To be fair, I also have to state my belief that the focus should be on the US and the needs of our own citizens. We have our own issues and until we resolve them, we should limit our involvement in others' business. And, in order to not be hypocritical, I didn't give a shit about Haiti before this and I certainly don't now. (good Lord, I know I'm going to catch flak for this but I think the truly humanitarian thing to do is NOT provide abundant relief efforts, supplies, etc.)