Luxury cruise ship docks in Haiti so passengers can enjoy water sports and rum drinks: Sickening?

Is cruise ship-owner Royal Caribbean headin’ for a PR bruisin’? The Guardian reported, “Sixty miles from Haiti’s devastated earthquake zone, luxury liners dock at private beaches where passengers enjoy jet ski rides, parasailing and rum cocktails delivered to their hammocks.” The beaches are surrounded by 12-foot high fences and protected by armed security guards. Royal Caribbean said the ship is carrying food aid, and it has pledged the proceeds from its trip to earthquake relief…

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