[BJungNan]

BEIRUT — Thousands of Americans whose vacations and business trips to Lebanon have degenerated with sickening speed into stints in a battle zone remained stranded here under Israeli bombardment Monday, their frustration and anger mounting because the U.S. government hasn't gotten them out faster.

They go to Lebanon and then rely on the governemnt to get them out if their is trouble. The last person I know that went to Lebanon ened up as a hostage. I said it then and I will say it again years later, why would anyone risk going there?

[NinoFan]

You do make a good point. Whether for work or leisure, that area is dangerous. It's like people who rebuild in a flood plain or hurricane zone. They should know the risk they're taking.

[weegie]

"They go to Lebanon and then rely on the governemnt to get them out if their is trouble. The last person I know that went to Lebanon ened up as a hostage. I said it then and I will say it again years later, why would anyone risk going there?"

On business paerhaps? On vacation? I have done both in Beirut. It is (or was) a fantastic city.
Wandering around the bars and cafes at night you would never have sensed any feeing of threat.