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Robert in Missouri writes:
Please allow the Haitian authorities to handle the American Baptist missionaries in their own way. Intervening on their behalf contradicts the progress being made on human trafficking.
Posted on Wed Feb 10, 2010
Please allow the Haitian authorities to handle the American Baptist missionaries in their own way. Intervening on their behalf contradicts the progress being made on human trafficking.
Posted on Wed Feb 10, 2010
OysterCracker in California writes:
If children were given 'national treasure' status and given priority aid status in any conflict, disaster etc. it would help to protect them.
Posted on Thu Feb 04, 2010
If children were given 'national treasure' status and given priority aid status in any conflict, disaster etc. it would help to protect them.
Posted on Thu Feb 04, 2010
Eric in New Mexico writes:
I think the most strait forward way to make sure no American is involved in the criminal enterprise is for anyone thinking of adopting a child from overseas, or any org/ngo running an orphanage licenced in and physicly located on US soil, state or territory must register with the Dept of State 6 weeks prior to any filing of papers to allow time for a background check to be done, interviews conducted by a consular officer and recomendation made on suitability.
If that were in place you might actually have as well a pool of pre-screened foster parents that State could contact if need arises as it has in Haiti.
In a situation where kids are separated from parents and the circumstance so dire that it calls for getting those that can't really fend for themselves out of harm's way then that pool becomes a static asset in place anytime disaster strikes, anywhere.
( inspired by the notion of a civilian response corps that never leaves home, but is always on call.)
A refuge of last resort perhaps when no better option exists, but at least it would be there when you really needed it.
State already has placement assistance for refugees in the US, and I'm thinking along those lines as to it's compatability with policy and procedure.
A million folks, maybe two living in tents and hurricane season is only a few months off...
We may have to move a lot of folks very quickly to safety before this is over and to where?
Up to this point, Gitmo has been a source of problematic press and and the intent is to close it down.
I suggest we give the Haitian government a 99 year lease on the place at 1 dollar per year US, and build on site to suit.
Add a trade school to train folks to rebuild their country.
Frankly I can't think of a better way to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, but it's the closest piece of real estate we could possibly donate as temp shelter.
I think it may be key to quicker recovery to take some strain off the crumbled infrastructure by moving the population that hasn't already been able to find secure shelter with family or friends outside the worst hit areas.
Those not immediately involved in aid and recovery should not be there any longer than possible as it begs a disease outbreak to have it otherwise for any length of time, and since folks are well aware of this most that could leave have left on thir own, but to inadequate shelter.
What we have is a case where you have to do both, deliver aid to the people and get people to shelter and medical facilities on an industrial scale.
So far it's been a pretty good effort despite some hang-ups and hat's off to all involved.
Wish I had a better idea to offer up, but as of now, I'm fresh out.
Posted on Wed Feb 03, 2010
I think the most strait forward way to make sure no American is involved in the criminal enterprise is for anyone thinking of adopting a child from overseas, or any org/ngo running an orphanage licenced in and physicly located on US soil, state or territory must register with the Dept of State 6 weeks prior to any filing of papers to allow time for a background check to be done, interviews conducted by a consular officer and recomendation made on suitability.
If that were in place you might actually have as well a pool of pre-screened foster parents that State could contact if need arises as it has in Haiti.
In a situation where kids are separated from parents and the circumstance so dire that it calls for getting those that can't really fend for themselves out of harm's way then that pool becomes a static asset in place anytime disaster strikes, anywhere.
( inspired by the notion of a civilian response corps that never leaves home, but is always on call.)
A refuge of last resort perhaps when no better option exists, but at least it would be there when you really needed it.
State already has placement assistance for refugees in the US, and I'm thinking along those lines as to it's compatability with policy and procedure.
A million folks, maybe two living in tents and hurricane season is only a few months off...
We may have to move a lot of folks very quickly to safety before this is over and to where?
Up to this point, Gitmo has been a source of problematic press and and the intent is to close it down.
I suggest we give the Haitian government a 99 year lease on the place at 1 dollar per year US, and build on site to suit.
Add a trade school to train folks to rebuild their country.
Frankly I can't think of a better way to make a silk purse out of a sow's ear, but it's the closest piece of real estate we could possibly donate as temp shelter.
I think it may be key to quicker recovery to take some strain off the crumbled infrastructure by moving the population that hasn't already been able to find secure shelter with family or friends outside the worst hit areas.
Those not immediately involved in aid and recovery should not be there any longer than possible as it begs a disease outbreak to have it otherwise for any length of time, and since folks are well aware of this most that could leave have left on thir own, but to inadequate shelter.
What we have is a case where you have to do both, deliver aid to the people and get people to shelter and medical facilities on an industrial scale.
So far it's been a pretty good effort despite some hang-ups and hat's off to all involved.
Wish I had a better idea to offer up, but as of now, I'm fresh out.
Posted on Wed Feb 03, 2010
Ron in New York writes:
Human Trafficking..A Cross-Cutting Issue...
Secretary Clinton is wise to join form an inter-agency Task Force on Human Trafficking(HT)...The growth of HT is a function of globalization and privatization and accelerates when there are natural or man-made disasters....The Justice Dept. and Transportation agencies should also have a seat on the Task Force.
Posted on Wed Feb 03, 2010
Human Trafficking..A Cross-Cutting Issue...
Secretary Clinton is wise to join form an inter-agency Task Force on Human Trafficking(HT)...The growth of HT is a function of globalization and privatization and accelerates when there are natural or man-made disasters....The Justice Dept. and Transportation agencies should also have a seat on the Task Force.
Posted on Wed Feb 03, 2010
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