JackKirby

Look I only posted because I feel like some individuals were being extremely naive in dismissing even the slightest possibility that given the circumstances that something bad COULD actually happen. It probably won't but all I'm saying is no one expects a tragedy until it happens. Everyone has to use thier own best judgment regarding thier own lives and safety. And I urge anyone to rely on themselves not others to keep themselves and their loved ones safe. Best wishes to all.

You lack imagination. Do you have any idea how poor of a country Haiti actually is?

Small comfort to anyone caught in the crossfire...

They care only in the most basic sense that they want to ensure that they don't lose money. Don't kid yourself into believing that they care about the people on board that ship or resort any farther than it would cost them in insurance claims and lawsuit settlements. It would be a mistake to bet your life or the life of your family based on faith in the decision making process of corporations. Never underestimate the overconfidence and stupidity of groupthink and corporations and their willingness to sacrifice people for profits. Don't forget the Titanic, the Titan submersible or the recall math from fight club....

I feel like there are a lot of people on this thread that are ignoring the potential for disaster here. The old, "Well its never happened before, so it won't now". is always a popular theme until tragedy strikes. Does no one think that the recent addition of anywhere from 3000 to 4000 escaped/released prisoners to thier ranks could allow them to set thier sights on targets that until now were unrealistic? That's a lot of extra manpower. Can no one imagine the profit to be had from looting that resort and its tourist? Or if they chose to go further, ransoming hostages? It does not seem that far fetched to me. Improbable? Maybe. Impossible or even highly unlikely? No. Here is an excerpt from an article on the attack on the airport. Make sure to note the phases like, "previously unthinkable targets". "Amid the chaos, an armored truck was sighted on the airport tarmac, engaging in a firefight with the gangs to thwart their advance. Scores of employees and bystanders fled amidst the hail of bullets, highlighting the gravity of the situation. This onslaught stands as the most significant attack on the airport in Haiti's history. The violence erupted shortly after authorities imposed a nighttime curfew in response to recent unrest, which saw armed gangs overrunning prisons and releasing thousands of inmates. A state of emergency, spanning 72 hours, was declared as authorities sprung into action to locate and apprehend the escaped prisoners, many of whom faced serious criminal charges. Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, has become a stronghold for these criminal factions, with gangs reportedly controlling up to 80% of the city. These groups, emboldened by their increasing coordination, have set their sights on previously unthinkable targets, including the Central Bank." Now just imagine the chaos and complete breakdown of civility that would unfold if there was an attack on the resort. No one could stop thousands of intruders with guns. And it's doubtful the staff would even try. Your best hope would be that you were able to make it back to the ship without being trampled in the ensuing panic and that the boat could disembark before it was also overun and captured. Just saying...