[TXnMA]

If the port is totally long-term non-functional, (water/wharves blocked by collapsed cranes, etc.) surely the US has in place a plan for an amphibious assault on an unoccupied beach near PortAuPrince. Just charge ashore, offload bulldozers and road equipment first, and punch through to the nearest existing road. Then start rolling trucks loaded with supplies, field hospitals, expert troops, etc.

Of course, conditions might require a few Marines and Air Assault troops to lead the way and provide security, but if we treat this as a valuable military exercise -- then tell the UN and other bi+(#3rs to "shove it", we should be able to inject some serious help.

Of course, that would require a CIC with brains and b@lls -- and that, we ain't got... :-(

[American Dream 246]

Or install the hospitals OUTSIDE the city where it will be more protected from disease and where they will find WATER everywhere!

[Kozak]

Right. Because you can magically mobilize an “invasion” instantly. It’s not like it takes weeks to months to prepare such an option.Transport, equipment, supplies, PEOPLE are just standing around ready to go on a moments notice./sarc