The people in Haiti "were their own first responders"

Click here for Anderson Cooper interviewing Russell Honoré about Haiti.

Honoré tells the truth about widespread and immediate prosocial behavior in disasters. And another truth: "security" fears lead to an unnecessary militarization of rescue efforts that can sometimes produce violence due to that very delay. And he hints at the racism behind "security" fears: "just because people are poor doesn't mean they are dangerous."

Anderson Cooper money quote: "neighbors helping neighbors."

Comments

[Matt Dolejsi]

Hi Dr. Protevi,

I saw you on the news last night. It's refreshing to see that I can still get some interesting perspectives in the news media.

All the Best,
Mat