EDITOR, The Tribune. IF THE January 2010 earthquake in Haiti reminded us of our vulnerability, then perhaps the current situation in our sister country, one year later, reminds us of how even the best intentions can go wrong. Despite all the international attention, thousands of volunteers, hundreds of millions in aid and plans to rebuild, the situation in Haiti remains dire with no appreciable improvements. Perhaps a different approach is necessary. Of course immediately after a disaster of the scale that we witnessed last year, it is necessary to respond with basic aid like food, medical supplies and water to minimize the loss of life and to ensure an appreciable level of human comfort obtains. ...

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