By Max A. Joseph

The tragedy of January 12, 2010 should be the catalyst for rebuilding a better and more inclusive society. Every nation has gone through a period of inertia and self-doubt, but thanks to the incessant meddling of the international community, Haiti has remained in these conditions longer than conventional wisdom dictates. We must come up with a viable alternative to the dysfunction that has allowed foreigners to come in uninvited to divide and rule. Haiti cannot be left at the mercy of these unfriendly forces, which for over two centuries, decided that it should not exist or be allowed to rule itself.