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...people of Haiti are reminiscent of Sisyphus, who continually rolled a large rock to the top of a mountain only to helplessly watch it roll back down [Jan. 25]. How much futility can be absorbed before hope ends? We can at least be grateful for the immense generosity of the world in the face of this tragedy and the profound resilience of the Haitians' human spirit. Carol Faubert, WOODSTOCK...
Would it not be a minimum gesture for the recipients of excessively large banking bonuses - which are totally disproportionate and cause resentment and disgust in the vast majority of people - to give three-quarters of their bonuses for the past three years to Haiti or to victims of other natural disasters? That might go some way to restoring bankers' disgraceful image. C. Kizlink, MONACO...
...these materialistic times, I have been deeply moved and thrilled to see the whole world coming together to bring help and relief to populations affected by disaster. Terrible though they are, events such as the earthquake in Haiti manage to reach out to the hearts of people and nations everywhere, and bring out the best in them. Teresa de Melloe Almeida, LISBON...
Clinton Has His Say Bill Clinton is right when he says all international efforts regarding Haiti are essential so "the Haitian people can reclaim their destiny" [Jan. 25]. However, he misses one point that is key to Haiti's becoming self-sustaining, and that is cultural change. The mix of West African religious and cultural influences prevalent in the country, like voodoo, sends the message that life is dictated by magic, and planning has no effect on the future. Haitian culture must be redeveloped and restructured, and although the circumstances are tragic, this is a time to change in order...
...order to help a country properly, it is first necessary to understand its key problems. Haiti seems to be at a pivotal point in its history: it can continue as before or make the needed changes in government, education and infrastructure. It is time Haiti's previous occupiers redeem themselves and help rebuild Haiti as its own country. Miriam Allsop, SAN DIEGO...