Wyclef Jean to Run for President of Haiti

If there were ever a time to dare, to make a difference,

to embark on something worth doing, it is now.
Author Unknown, from Dream Big

We all have our different gifting for different reasons and that is why you must never think you cannot give something back to your nation.
I admire the role Wyclef Jean is playing in his country Haiti. The latest being his declaration to run as president of the country.
Many may say he is not a politician, more could even say he is using his stardom to oppress his people indirectly. But I choose to see it differently.
I think he is the needed voice for Haiti to get the worlds' attention to their continued plight.
Every nation needs a vibrant economy and tourism  is a revenue generating industry that adds to its GDP.
 His position as president will enable that to happen in two folds, for the outside world to come see the rebuilding of the nation Haiti as well as explore its potential for investing. Aid and donations, will not be sufficient, If that is where they have to start from. Also this has to happen for the country's rebuilding.The people need to survive, so job creation is essential, with him as president and enlightened he will safeguard the country from investors exploitation through his policies.

The diplomatic world I will assume will accord him more respect and deal with his nation sensitively this time because he has the power to garnish media attention to any foul play or inconsistencies.

Secondly his fame will not dwindle and I for see his celebrity friends rallying round him for this exemplary role he has embarked on, they will not forsake him now or in the near future and  that is an invaluable asset he has got and should optimise.

I think he is putting his fame and fortune to good use, thinking beyond just himself but how that can help rebuild the nation and most importantly, he is living his purpose on earth, he is doing his own bit. That is what counts.

May God help you Wyclef Jean, May God help Haiti.

http://www.time.com/time/world/article/0,8599,2008588,00.htm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30rWm84z-zg