I have come to understand Haiti as an exemplary 'victim' of Empire
I imagine someone as intelligent as Sean Penn is aware of the contradictory forces working against his efforts- but it is clear he is committed to changing some concrete lives. It's amazing how few celebs throw themselves into such projects. haitian hipHop musician Wyclef jean has functioned perhaps from a more symbolic level (unfortunately not without corruption)with his yela-yela foundation (with his "mistress" on the payroll) Ach!
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