The history of Haiti is simply fascinating. When I read about Toussaint Louverture I was surprised I hadn't heard of him until high school. Truly a new-world hero.

It's nice that you had a chance to spend some time in Haiti and experience life there. My experience with Haiti is limited to a series of books and film clips of Mrs Duvalier smoking a cigarette in absolute disgust as she's being rushed to the airport for her early morning flight to Geneva (after that late night party held in her honor). As far as I know the family live principally in France these days.

Botnst, I assure you Mr Villepin knows what he's doing and is doing everything possible to improve the situation.