Now is the time to come to the aid of our neighbor.
What can we do for Haitians?
Encourage Haitian men to build huts out of the packing case wood and wood from rubble. We used pup tents for our hut roof in World War II.
Urge Haitians to read, write and speak English. Creole is not an accepted language in a commercially dependent world. It is not used in world trade.
Establish zones or parishes, each with its own center for distribution of food and vital supplies. Let military troops be the walls of separation, not concrete.
Let packaged breakfast food be the essential nourishment. Take away the burden of preparing a serving of lentil, rice, water and cooking oil over a charcoal fire. The food Haitians depend on is in short supply. Often they eat mud cakes to avoid starvation.
Haiti is no trade economy; they have three natural harbors that were found not suitable for ocean-going vessels and cruise ships. They have to be encouraged to build up a tourist trade.
Haitians need to establish a judicial system. They lack law and order. They burn tires to protest. They need free elections in a democratic form of government where the voice of people can be heard …
Haitians have to learn that money coming to the government belongs to the people; that corruption is an enemy of the people; that hoarding money is a violation of people's rights.
Haitians need to build roadways so men can get to work places and children to schools.
Haitians have to better their farmland. They need to avoid erosion. They should not chop trees for charcoal. They need to grow crops to feed themselves.
Contrary to what President Obama and Secretary of State Clinton have said, Haiti is our neighbor not our "partner."
CHARLES J. KEAN
Woodbridge
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