Americans getting out of Lebanon

I read today that Americans who are in Lebanon are going to be evacuated. With no end to the violence in sight, of course this makes sense. There are some 25,000 American citizens there now. What is interesting is that the US was initially going to charge them the cost of the plane ticket, around $150. This seems fair. With stuff blowing up everywhere, this isn't the best time to search out a good deal on Expedia. Hey, people who got towed from downtown Springfield paid around $150 to get their cars back, I think getting out of a life-threatening situation would be worth at least the same amount. However, after numerous complaints, the charges will be dropped. I hope everyone gets out safely. It's a chaotic situation and frustrating for those waiting to get out, but it help is on the way.