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Old 01-18-2010, 04:46 AM  
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Considering there's a $300 GDP (PPP) per capita advantage to living in Senegal, if I were Haitian and lost all my stuff in the earthquake, I'd consider it. The Senegalese president also pointed out that whatever land that will be distributed will be in the arable region of the country--Senegal has many desert areas.
I find the whole thing a little strange. I understand their gesture of good will and this is their way of helping, but I would think this generous offer would be made first to other Africans.

Another thing to note is that Senegal may want to think twice if they get the wrong group of Haitians up in there.
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