I may receive some interesting comments about this post, and that's okay. It's my blog, I can write whatever I want to. I'm kinda sick of hearing about Haiti, I AM sorry that there are children going without food and water in Haiti. But really, Haiti is a very dangerous place, I read some articles about Haiti about a year ago stating that it was a very dangerous place to visit/vacation. I remember reading that Canadians were being robbed, kidnapped, killed... I never had any desire to go there. I am not super surprised that they were shook by a quake that killed hundreds of thousands. I found another article posted by the U.S. government:
There are no "safe” areas in Haiti. There is a persistent danger of violent crime, which can be subject to periodic surges sometimes not obviously explained by other events or conditions. Haiti is among the four most important countries for drug transit to the United States. Law and order in Haiti has steadily deteriorated as a result. Kidnapping, death threats, murders, drug-related shootouts, armed robberies, home break-ins and car-jacking are common in Haiti. Generally, these crimes are committed by Haitians against other Haitians, although several foreigners and U.S. citizens have been victimized. The incidence of kidnapping in Haiti has diminished from its peak in 2006 when 60 U.S, citizens were reported kidnapped. In 2008, there were 27 reported kidnappings of U.S. citizens, and as of September 2009, one U.S. citizen had been reported kidnapped. Many U.S. citizens who were kidnapped reported being beaten and/or raped by their hostage takers. Kidnapping remains the most critical security concern. Kidnappers have frequently targeted children.
U.S. citizens who travel to Haiti should exercise a high degree of caution throughout the country. Travelers should keep valuables well hidden, ensure possessions are not left in parked vehicles, use private transportation, alternate their travel routes, and keep doors and windows in homes and vehicles closed and locked. U.S. citizens should avoid all night-time travel due to poor road conditions and increased criminal activity after dark. They should be alert for suspicious onlookers when entering and exiting banks, as criminals often watch and subsequently attack bank customers. Withdrawals of large amounts of cash should be avoided.
Criminal perpetrators often operate in groups of two to four individuals, and may occasionally be confrontational and gratuitously violent. Criminals sometimes will seriously injure or kill those who resist their attempts to commit crime. In robberies or home invasions, it is not uncommon for the assailants to beat or shoot the victim in order to limit the victim's ability to resist. If an armed individual demands the surrender of a vehicle or other valuables, the U.S. Embassy recommends compliance without resistance. This recommendation also applies in the event of a kidnapping. Visitors to Haiti should exercise caution at all times and review basic personal security procedures frequently.
U.S. citizens in Haiti must be particularly alert when arriving from overseas at the Port-au-Prince airport, as criminals have often targeted arriving passengers for later assaults and robberies. The use of public transportation, including "tap-taps" (private transportation used for commercial purposes) should be avoided. Visitors to Haiti should arrange for someone known to them to meet them at the airport.
Taken from http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/cis/cis_1134.html
My opinion is pretty clear, Heavenly Father is taking care of his people. If some children have to die... what a blessing for them rather than to grow up in Haiti. And I'm thinking those people need a little more than food and water.
You are totally entitled to your opinion but I feel like there are still good, innocent and righteous people there (the church is there too). I feel like when bad things happen it gives us the opportunity to see all that we have been blessed with. It allows us the opportunity to be compaasionate, generous and charitable. There is for sure a ton of wickedness there but I can't turn my back on those in need.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you Jenn. It is a not a place I would holiday at all. Yes, there is innocent people there.
ReplyDeleteYes, the church is there and it will help in what capaticities the leaders feel is appropriate.
So you know what, I know that my fast offerings are going to good use and that all of it is helping those in need...unlike other charities that have wadges and expenses deducted so that not much actually helps those in need.
Well sweetie that is something to think about !Sure love you !Thanks for updating ,we love reading how you all are doing!Love from Nauvoo!!Mom and Dad
ReplyDeleteI think there are some very clear differences between Haiti's suffering and the destruction in Sodom and Gommorah, then main difference being that not one righteous person could be found in those cities. The gospel is in Haiti, missionaries are in Haiti, and Saints are in Haiti. Our brothers and sisters in the gospel. Righteous people. This disaster was not punishment. Here's an amazing article on some of the saints in Haiti:
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I have gained a little compassion, I gave 10 bucks to humanitarian relief.
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