Americans in Lebanon...
abhi101cru
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Alright, so a good friend of mine is stuck in Lebanon right now, and he forwarded me an email that was sent to him by the US State Department. Thought you guys might find it interesting...
Message to Americans in Lebanon
The Department of State continues to work with the Department of Defense on a plan to help American citizens depart Lebanon. As of the morning of July
15, we are looking at how we might transport Americans to Cyprus. Once in
Cyprus, Americans can then board commercial aircraft for onward travel.
Commercial airlines provide the safest and most efficient repatriation
options to final destinations.
The Department of State reminds American citizens that the U.S. government does not provide no-cost transportation but does have the authority to provide repatriation loans to those in financial need. For the portion of your trip directly handled by the U.S. Government we will ask you to sign a promissory note and we will bill you at a later date. In a subsequent
message, when we have specific details about the transporation arrangments,
we will inform you about the costs you will incur. We will also work with
commercial aircraft to ensure that they have adequate flights to help you
depart Cyprus and connect to your final destination.
The Department of State continues to work around the clock and will continue
to send updates to you as appropriate.
Message to Americans in Lebanon
The Department of State continues to work with the Department of Defense on a plan to help American citizens depart Lebanon. As of the morning of July
15, we are looking at how we might transport Americans to Cyprus. Once in
Cyprus, Americans can then board commercial aircraft for onward travel.
Commercial airlines provide the safest and most efficient repatriation
options to final destinations.
The Department of State reminds American citizens that the U.S. government does not provide no-cost transportation but does have the authority to provide repatriation loans to those in financial need. For the portion of your trip directly handled by the U.S. Government we will ask you to sign a promissory note and we will bill you at a later date. In a subsequent
message, when we have specific details about the transporation arrangments,
we will inform you about the costs you will incur. We will also work with
commercial aircraft to ensure that they have adequate flights to help you
depart Cyprus and connect to your final destination.
The Department of State continues to work around the clock and will continue
to send updates to you as appropriate.
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That is interesting that the US bills you for travel out of a war torn region. They even bill you for any (army or military assisted, I would assume) protection to help you get to safety? That rubs me the wrong way, but I suppose I've never had occasion to consider that issue before now.
I had to take a step back last night as I was watching the news. Seems odd to me that American teleivsion is broadcasting so much information about where exactly the American college students are located in Lebanon. I would want to err on the side of their safety, but perhaps not disclose their location as they could be a hostage risk I would assume.
Yeah, what a bunch of fuckin' idiots! Why not just come out and say........
" Hey, terrorists/American-haters.....Come and get your Americans! Grab them, torture them and kill them! Look, they're right there! Go get them!
But let us know when you do, so we can get some really cool footage of you abducting them, for higher ratings, okay? Thanks. "
Lets hope nothing of the sort happens. I just worry because the Israeli/US relationship seems so heavily intertwined in this issue, that perhaps someone could exploit the americans over there. Kind of force the US to take a stand.
That is not to say that any one life is of more value than any other, on either side. Just an observation on my part.
abhi101cru, your friend will be in my thoughts.
Un friggin real!!! So they have to pay because they just happened to get caught in the middle of a fucking war zone??? I think I've heard it all now! SAD!!!!!!!!!
Of that list of dangerous nations on the state department list, is Lebanon included?
If so, then I think they're completely justified in charging them. And the Americans over there should have made sure to have enough cash in the bank for an emergency flight home.
why? are they there on the government's dime to begin with? if so, then of course they should get a paid way out. but if they are there of their own free will, why would the US government pay for them to get out? no one is saying they HAVE to get out, only that they can if they want.
since Americans are generally hated in Lebanon, what are they doing there to begin with?
Asking the media to protect their fellow citizens? Surely you jest!
To the OP, hope your friend comes home safe and soon.
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I kind of agree with you, I mean if you're over there by your own then I really don't see any "obligation" from the government to get you out but considering the fact that the US is the richest country in the world and is always spending money in foreign countries, don't even want to mention the cost of the Iraq occupation war, etc.... I would expect them to be more active into helping out it's own citizens, by doing so I asure you that it won't cost not even 5% of what that Alaska "bridge to nowhere" it's gonna be. Specially after all the criticism after Katrina.
I still happen to believe that american citizens in Lebanon should not be billed. I think that's why we pay taxes...our government is supposed to take care of us in times of crisis. But that's just me.
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