[hoosierham]

People who CHOOSE to go anywhere should live with the known and foreseeable consequences,whether it is living in a city below sea level,on the side of an active volcano or going to areas known for a high level of violence. Don't demand I pay for your mistakes.

[HitmanLV]

I dunno about that - they are American citizens and are in danger. I have no problem at all with our state department and government getting them to safety.

My problem is with the folks who will find fault no matter what - if they get evacuated in 4 days, they complain. 3 days, complain. We should do what we can do, and avoid saying stuff like 'do everything possible' since that's a crazy high standard that can't be practical always.

Rescuing the American citizens on the public dime is fine by me. They should just show some poise and maturity. If I was there, I'd be anxious to get out, too. But I wouldn't be whining about it for every journalist with a video camera and a dream.