what's with americans in Lebanon having to go online and giving info

[donsu]

if they want to be rescued?

a pic on CNN showed the site and a page to fill out with all kinds of info

something is not right about that.

and they have to agree to pay for transport or take out a loan?????

[Bjornsdotter]

1. "they have to agree to pay for transport or take out a loan?????"

I was stunned by that statement when I heard it on the news.

Cheers

[ncrainbowgrrl]

2. Are you kidding me?!

Somehow I doubt that you're kidding.

Has our country come to THIS?! Holy CRAP.

If people DO take out a loan, can they at least use it as a tax credit- or not have to pay taxes as their government failed to protect them during the catastrophe.

[Bjornsdotter]

3. I wish I was joking

This couldn't be more horrific....before they are allowed transport, they must sign a paper stating that they will pay the charges. If they are a minor, their guardian is responsible.

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