Haiti

checked out haiti on google earth (google imagery was taken after the quake). That place was in really bad shape prior to the quake. Check out the Palace and then look about 1 block south and 2-3 blocks NE. Almost pure poverty. It reminds me of images from the movie Slumdog Millionare. I wouldnt be surprised if Haitians were getting better care now than ever before.  Its sickening to hear reports of Haitians saying its other countries responsibility to help them. What little gov’t they had was usless.

I pass by 20-30 homeless people a day who could use the aid, food, & water that is currently going to haiti. So freaking sad. Why not a Red Cross ad of “Help Americans. Text 99999 for $10 donation”. Yeah, you don’t see those ads - well you do after a disaster.

And I do think its sad what happened to them. I’m so thankful I don’t live in such shambles. I’m so thankful to have a really crappy job. They were in horrible shape prior to the quake. Where was our compassion then? There wasn’t any. Nobody cared about Haiti prior to the quake and in 1 year, nobody will again. Since most of the gov’t officials died, maybe new leaders will take a stand and actually help build a stronger & better place. But then again, why make that kind of investment & care about your people when you know other nations will step in when disasters happen. Must be nice to have that safety net. 

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