"That is simply a case of the French not caring who was going as long as they had their passport."
We do have a large Franco-Lebanese community. And as long as the person has a French (Or American, for that matter) passport and citizenship, isn't that person entitled to full protection by the nation who delivered the passport, regardless of race, creed, or funny-sounding accent ?
You are right and that is why I said they don't care as long as they have their passport.
I wonder how many cars are being burned a night lately there?