[rebel_yell2]

Anyone with a little common sense wouldn't post such a xenophobic statement. You really need to get out and about a bit more.

And pardon me for trying to help out a fledging democratic government when a war broke out. I am so sorry to have inconvenienced you!

[La Enchiladita]

Hi, Rebel Yell 2!!!

You must be keeping your sanity if you can write words like "xenophobic." LOL.

Glad you have been there to help the Lebanese, who -- many don't know -- are Christians sympathetic to the West.

Sending you best wishes since there is nothing else I know of to do, and praying that repatriation comes soon for you.

[Racer1]

I gave examples of who I wasn't talking about. If your helping somehow like embassy or in some other capacity my statement, if you read it doesn't include you. I'm talking about people vacationing or just making money. This region is dangerous and risky regardless if a war just broke out or not and if venturing into this region do so at your own risk. As long as groups like Hesbula or Hamas exist, this area will have no peace.

[maineman]

Hang in there, Rebel. My thoughts are with you.

I'm sure that we are in contact with the powers to be, you'll get a chance to get out of dodge soon.

[Michael81Dus]

LOL, well said. I apologize for having told you you´d be out within 4 days. This timeline has passed. Sorry. While thousands of Europeans are already on back or on their way through Syria to Turkey, this is not an option for Americans - for good reasons. I still include you in my prayers and all others who are trapped. I really don´t understand why the Lebanese and Israeli governments can find a solution on this - I mean, obviously the Lebanese PM is on the good side (= against Hezbollah). The runway could be repaired within hours, and planes from Europe easily evacuate you... I thought such a scenario would have been made real until now. Anyway, keep your humor and your optimism!! :-)

[Jemian]

Prayers for your safety continue.

[Allegra]

Anyone with a little common sense wouldn't post such a xenophobic statement. You really need to get out and about a bit more.

And pardon me for trying to help out a fledging democratic government when a war broke out. I am so sorry to have inconvenienced you!

Unfortunately, FR has its share of those "if you're not just like ME, you're wrong" types. I've gotten commments like that lobbed at me on here, too.

I and most others understand why you're there and support it 100%. And if everyone were of the mind Racer1 is, things would be in even more chaos in the world and our freedom would be much more difficult to defend.

Hang in there - you're in our prayers.