'Mixed sympathies' - Australians currently stranded in the Middle East as flight schedules slowly resumeWhile he backs government help for travelers caught in stopovers, Clinton Maynard argues that taxpayers shouldn't foot the bill for those who took "lucrative contracts" to work in volatile regions like Dubai.
He remains particularly blunt about those visiting high-risk areas, suggesting that if you chose to travel to Lebanon or Iran despite the known dangers, "good luck to you."