The U.S. can't ignore Haiti
One of the first things Haiti will need after electing a new president is massive aid to help establish law and order. But foreign policy analysts say they fear the international community, and particularly the United States, is preparing a quick exit that could doom this troubled country to another round of chaos.Some Haitians would love to see the Yankees go home. "Why would we want the Americans back? To kick out our next president?" asked Ralph Azor, 29, an unemployed electrician from Bel Air, a neighborhood of Port-au-Prince loyal to Aristide, who says the United States forced him out. Washington denies the allegation. But many Haitians think the world will forget about Haiti if the United States doesn't stay engaged. "The main problem with U.S. involvement in Haiti has been paternalism," said Georges Michel, a political commentator on Haiti's Radio Metropole. "Treat us respectfully. Hold our hands and push us in the right direction. But don't impose solutions."
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