What sane parent lets their 19-23 year old daughter go to the Western Hemisphere's Porta Potty? Even if there had not been an earthquake it is insanity to send your children to an HIV petri dish full of criminals.
They blame the Military for not caring. They failed to care enough long before the earthquake.
Certainly blaming the military is misguided. I saw it too but struck me as desperation.
Unfortunately, the Military ultimately answers to Obama, for now.
You get the prize. I saw those parents too, and I'm sorry but...clueless is the only thing that came to mind.
Here's what the U.S. Department of State has to say about that Garden Spot of the Universe:
CRIME: 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.
And:
The U.S. mission in Haiti issues security related messages warning U.S. citizens of violent or unstable conditions and has been forced to suspend service to the public or close the Embassy because of security concerns. These concerns have also prevented Embassy personnel from traveling to or through some areas. Since October 2004 Embassy personnel have been prohibited from entering central Port-au-Prince after dark due to security concerns. The Embassy has also imposed a curfew on its officers. As a result, the ability of Embassy officers to come to the aid of U.S. citizens in distress may be limited. If situations occur where the Embassy must suspend operations or when officers are unable to travel freely, the Embassy will continue to be available by telephone to offer emergency services to U.S. citizens.
For those still unconvinced, read the whole thing here: US DoS Travel Advisory on Haiti.