Max-Sanchez,
I read your comment about FDR. It's a great piece.
I agree that the Supreme Court should have the last say. In the U.S., whether one likes it or not, once the majority of the justices in the Supreme Court voted in favor of Bush, that was the end of the argument, as a result he was declared President of the United States.Of course, I was very disapointed by the decision, but people in America had no choice but to live with it. I have great admiration for Simeus.
For a man to be born in a small Haitian village in the country side, then to ascend to possessing business worth over a billion dollars is really inspiring.
The U.S.is a country that is regulated.
Simeus has evolved in a country that will put you in jail if you don't pay your taxes.
Simeus deserves a lot of credit.
Now let's talk about becoming president of Haiti, Simeus, to me, seems to understand the need of the poor Haitians.
Maybe he can be a good president.
I don't know enough about Simeus.
President Aristide fought very hard to give naturalized Haitians dual citizenship, it was never finalized.
Haiti has a constitution which should be respected, but the Supreme Court has the upper hand to accept or reject to hear a matter brought before the court and then make a decision.
Simeus should be allowed to run for president.
Latortue, Apaid & Co. are very nervous, Baker opposes it because the Haitian mulattos can't not stand the idea of a black Haitian billionaire.
My philosophy is a Haitian president should attract capital invesment, develop tourism, but he/she should be socially responsible.
Haiti is a poor country.
A president should welcome parallel and fair business competion but should not liquidate the public assets.
I am also against making Haiti a protectote.
Haiti is a sovereign nation.
In conclusion, I think a Preval/Simeus ticket can be a positive thing for Haiti.
G. Simon
