Mark - Rene Preval, Ex President of Haiti

All those ingredients are essential, however, I would say that above all security should be top of the list, then the elimination of curruption, and the enforcement and respect for the rule of law. The Haitian government must hold itself... more »

Tiba, perhaps you are more familiar about the Haitian government and the Haitian laws than I am, but as a diaspora I can't understand why Haitian citizens cannot take matters on own their hands. I believe Haiti lacks a true leader. Lets consider... more »

Yeah Zac I grew up on Hip hop too. Just to piggy back on what you said Hip hop had a greater influence on me than Compas did, and it can be destructive to impressionable young people who are easily influenced. Hip hop is powerful and without a... more »

No Tiba, I am not blaming Haiti's failures solely on its inability to educate its people through the use of a common language. I was stating that we ought to honor our ancestors by treating Creole with the same respect as we do any other language... more »

You know something, I have an affinity for learning languages. It doesn't not matter what the language is. Of course like many other people I want to learn Spanish, and I would like to improve my French. I am often amazed as to how much credence... more »

I did not mean to offend you. I was only kidding with you. I do not know you, but you seem like a stand-up guy with great intentions which will take you a long way someday. more »

No Zac not at all. I consider myself a conscientious human being. We all have a sense of right and wrong, but many people choose to ignore it. I am 31 years old married to a Haitian woman, and we have two children. Zac you will be surprised when I... more »

Black red, From what I heard the Macoutes were a repressive force in Haiti. They used fear and intimidation to oppress the people. I agree with you that Haiti needs lasting peace and security, but a macoute type of security is certainly not the... more »

My french isn't so good you will have to translate. more »

You are right, we are all kings and Queens in our minds Tiba. Do you know Montresor? Who is he? more »