I have a couple of thoughts on this. Number one, it probably ISN'T safe, and that's why the U.S. is taking careful precautions and not making a hasty evacuation. Number two, this is just my opinion and I'll get hammered for it, but while I pray for and feel sorry for whoever is trapped in Lebanon, one must realize the inherent risks of traveling/working in such a place. I remember being in Moscow while a tunnel was bombed by Chechen terrorists. On one hand, I wanted out of the country. On the other, I realized the danger and the risk I placed myself in - in the first place. People need to take a deep breath. They'll get out. The Lebanese Government, I guarantee is working with liasons from France, Italy, Russia, the US, and other countries to ensure a safe evacuation. They're not complete idiots, trust me.
This just posted.
U.S. orders sailors, Marine Expeditionary Unit to help in Lebanon evacuation
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1667847/posts
This just posted.
U.S. orders sailors, Marine Expeditionary Unit to help in Lebanon evacuation
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1667847/posts