What made the situation that much more tense was sightings of gangs of young men with machetes. On Wednesday they were seen getting into stores and taking all the supplies they could carry. The armed men were seen marching up and down the streets with machetes raised and the competition among the gangs turned quite fierce.
This was bound to happen. As desperation for basic survival grows and aid is slowed by the devastation, Haitians are turning to violence. Haiti has always had serious problems with crime and with every infrastructure gone, it is a powder keg.
I heard talk of worry that there is no government and so the country is ripe for another Duvalier type to take control. But, who wants to rule a land of the dead?
I am heartsick over the children left orphaned, who are wandering the streets. I am keeping my eyes open for any adoption relief effort. If you hear of any, let me know.
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