[Clara Lou]

You are the one going on and on about "leaving the protection of the United States." Is it your opinion that Americans shouldn't travel in the world? Your mind is closed. Also, it's very common for nations, including our own, to rescue their citizens when a conflagration like this arises. By the way, where do you get off telling people how "we" feel about anything? Who appointed you as spokesperson for FR (or whoever it is that your "we" represents)?

[freedumb2003]

Anyone who goes into an Arab country deserves what happens to them.

There is no compelling reason to help people who do foolish things.

You pays your money and you takes your chances.

[Iwo Jima]

It is not for me to say if Americans should travel in the world or not. Travel if you want to, but don't expect me (which means the taxpayers) to pay for it, and that includes rescuing you from any harm that should befall you in a foreign land.

You are free to do lots of things that may or may not be wise or may unexpectedly turn sour, but then you should bear the responsibility for your actions.

This is traditional American thinking which you denigrate. That's what I mean by "we."