[airborne]

I don’t claim to be a genius in these matters, but I do have some ‘common sense’ ideas I’d like to offer. I’m sure my fellow Freepers will point out where I’m wrong, and I have no problem with that. That’s why I come here - for intelligent debate.

I think we should set up “tent cities” and move the survivors to an area that is “protectable”.

It would make distribution of supplies work better, and keep roving gangs from taking complete control.

[TigersEye]

I think you're right. Someone else said pretty much the same thing. It was his opinion that they have blocked the survivors into Port-au-Prince when they could have moved them into clear areas to the east and north.

That makes sense. The city should be evacuated for security and disease prevention. Emergency workers only in there.

[virgil]

I think we should set up “tent cities” and move the survivors to an area that is “protectable”.

I think you got something here. Evacuating the city sounds like a good option. Concentrate the supplies and the good people in a safe location. Shoot the looters who stay in the city.