The Christian school where my son has done mission work in Haiti has it’s own armed security force.
First time my son was there, he and his fellow missionaries want to go out in the neighborhood right behind the school compound to try to get people to come to a worship service, but the group they were staying with told them that if they went out, the group could not be responsible for their safety.
In fact, my son was suppose to go on his first trip there in 2007, but there were so many kidnappings going on at that time, that the pastor of the church in Haiti told his group not to come, it was just too dangerous.
Now, add to the mix a horrible natural disaster. Yes, if my son goes back, I would want our military protecting him!
(I have to say, of all the things I was worried about while my son was there, an earthquake NEVER entered my mind.)
I hope that folks around here will not let their disdain for Obama cloud their common sense & compassion.