Iran's no vacation spot

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

62% : I was shocked yesterday when I watched an episode of "Rick Steves' Europe" that expounded on the beauty of Iran and the friendliness of the Iranian people.
57% : It was a puff piece endorsed by the Iranian government and intended to influence Americans to believe that Iran is a friendly country and a fine tourist destination.
41% : Iran is not a friendly country and surely not a wise tourist destination.
37% : Iran is a hotbed of state-sponsored terrorism.
36% : I fear that irresponsible TV programs such as "Rick Steves' Europe" will only put more Americans at risk by making us believe that touring Iran is safe.
29% : In my opinion, Americans who travel to countries such as Iran, China, Russia and North Korea are asking for trouble, and we shouldn't bend over backward by spending billions to save them from their own stupidity.
18% : "Iran to get billions in deal that sets up release of five detained Americans" (Web, Aug. 10) highlights the real dangers for Americans traveling to Iran.

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