I agree that it's not a political problem, but that doesn't mean much in today's world.

People want the government and/or the president involved in all sorts of things. Gas prices, healthcare, marriage, airline congestion, the list goes on and on. Some people hate it when the government acts, others when it doesn't. A large group will complain either way. Especially when Bush is involved.

I think we both know that as long as people are clamoring for more government involvement, the government will be willing to get involved. It's getting them out of things that's difficult.

As for this particular problem, how about using some military transport aircraft? We could either pack the people in like the troops do when they travel, or in true American style, we could let them drive their cars right inside, chain them down and let them watch their DVDs in the backseat while they fly. Are there fly-thru Starbucks for them?

MV