I don't give a DAMN about ANY "American" who lives in Beirut. What are they doing over there in the first place? You can't tell me they are over there for the sprawling economy. Not only should they pay the cost of a that cruise ship but they should be charged BY THE HOUR for every single Navy ship and Air Force aircraft that is used to help them. 8,000 want out, well then divide the MILLION$ pricetag by each one and make them pay BEFORE they set foot on any ship.
DON'T leave the safety of this country for another, ESPECIALLY a rathole like Lebanon only to then cry, wail and scream for America to come haul your traitor butt back out in a time of emergency.
Why in hell do we even have an embassy in Lebanon???
RA
ps
Of course I think Teddy "fatboy" Kennedy should be FORCED to be the American Ambassador too Lebanon!!!