[rolling_stone]

However, there is a decent chance that a bus with keys was hijacked. That is a problem. But this isn't a simple cut and dry issue. As far as they knew, these people were facing death. Given the difficulty in getting enough troops and resources into the city, can you really say you wouldn't be scared to death that you wouldn't survive without taking drastic action?

I'd say they were taking the initiative that their "leaders" didn't have...check them out, record who they were and if there was no violence in taking the bus they should be commended not condemned. Authorities should Lead, follow or get the heck out of the way for those that can....

[james_f_hall]

Agreed. Being resourceful in a disaster is not criminality. In fact it should be rewarded and commended.