Re: “Running amok”
At this point, the ports are destroyed, the roads are not good, and the airport is not even up and running again for night flightds with temporary lights!
There is only one gateyway into Haiti, the airport, and the roads leading out are not good. Only one gateway is not going to help the majority of people in Haiti in this situation.
They just had a huge earthquake. Of course these facilities are down right now. The US doesn't own the airport. Even here, the airport would be down a few days while it is inspected to make sure relief flights are possible. If you are counting on military relief, lights aren't required. Most likely, the field needs to be inspected and recertified. Helicopters can overcome the transport system being down in the short run. The Navy needs an amphib for over the beach delivery. These things take time, many more will die before the tide is turned. Dropping 1# bombs from altitude with speed solves nothing. You need to relax.