Now that New Orleans’ Louis Armstrong Airport is operating again (on a limited basis) several airlines are beginning airlifts to the city, carrying supplies in and people out. They think they’ll be able to transport about 25,000 people out of the city, but are seeking to secure promises of federal reimbursement for expenses before beginning a large-scale effort.

Given all we American tax-payers have done for the airline industry, I personally think they should donate this effort, but whatever. That’s not what bothers me the most.

What bothers me this most is how the 25,000 people are supposed to get to the airport. Given all the fires, lawlessness and threats that rescue workers are facing, will the rescue workers be able to get people there?