And it appeared to go smoothly, because the people who knew how to do it were given the chance to get in place. I was getting SO frustrated with otherwise intelligent people were saying "Why isn't ... happening already?"
People see others suffering. A minute starts to feel like an hour. An hour like half a day. A day a week. It's the curse of 24-7 news. Perspective is lost.
I do not excuse them, I've been very angry at their hysteria actually. It isn't helpful to rescue/relief efforts. I do understand what drives it though.