Why are we in Haiti?

[TillEulenspiegel]

OK Just asking
Why are we in Haiti and what are trying to accomplish?

The population is some 7.5 million with a realized AIDS population at 225,000-500,000, has no natural resources , including the ability to feed itself, has had a revolving door irresponsible government of despots since 1900, provides no exports , has no tactical or geopolitical value. So as far as I can see is that our involvement is humanitarian in nature ( when we have people in need at home).

Please someone explain this to me.

 

[Cain]

For the same reason we're in Iraq: because we love democracy. Now if only the blame-America-first crowd would shut the f*ck up.

 

[Demigorgon]

OK Just asking
Why are we in Haiti and what are trying to accomplish?

So as far as I can see is that our involvement is humanitarian in nature (

You answered your own question.

 

[TillEulenspiegel]

Well as You pointed out it was a self realized conclusion, but my question goes rather deeper. Can You offer justification for our stance?

 

[Zep]

For the same reason we're in Iraq: because we love democracy. Now if only the blame-America-first crowd would shut the f*ck up.

Did you take any tanks? Bombs? Rocket launchers? Apache gunships? Tens of thousands of troops ready to charge across the country? Go without a UN mandate? No?

Guess I'll shut the f*ck up then.

 

[a_unique_person]

Did you take any tanks? Bombs? Rocket launchers? Apache gunships? Tens of thousands of troops ready to charge across the country? Go without a UN mandate? No?

Guess I'll shut the f*ck up then.

From what we have been able to glean from this action and other recent ones, the actual reason is not a vital part of the operation, nor what it is hoped will be achieved.

 

[peptoabysmal]

The US and Haiti go wayyyyy back.

Haiti's history tumultuous

 

[Jon_in_london]

I envy the fact that you are all in Haiti- its a bit cold in London.