Would you go to Paris today?

[Maladict]

High speed trains are still running from Amsterdam to Paris. Travellers in Amsterdam are being interviewed about their reasons for going or cancelling their trip.
The foreign tourists seem to be changing their destination or staying in Amsterdam, mostly out of respect, a few out of fear.
The Dutch tourists are mostly their Calvinist selves, insisting on having a right to have fun because they paid for it (ignoring the fact that they can probably get a refund).

One Dutch woman said she'd go straight to Euro Disney and didn't deserve to see anything along the way that might disturb her. The reporter said afterwards he 'forgot' to tell her Euro Disney is closed today. 

[Monoriu]

I'd go for sure.  It is tough to coordinate holidays, gigantic problems with cancelling airfares and hotels etc.  My real worry is that the restaurants and tourist spots will be closed.  Otherwise the tough security is a blessing.  On the plus side, the places that are open will be less crowded. 

[Liep]

I think I'd stay home. There'll be another time to visit Paris so no reason to force a visit when the population is in grief and the museums are closed.

[Richard Hakluyt]

There has been a train derailment with a number of deaths :

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-34822666

Probably a coincidence.

No I wouldn't visit Paris right now. My French is terrible and having a monoglot bumbling about would not be helpful.

[Monoriu]

Actually, I think this is the best time to go to Paris.  When everybody bails, there will be good airfare and hotel deals. 

[Josquius]

Of course. It's probably the safest time to go right now

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[mongers]

Well it would be a bit silly to do it today or in the next few days, not because of the security situation there, no real chance of death or injury, but because most people can't just drop everything and dash to Paris.

A better jesture would be to plan a winter or early spring break and put some extra euros into the tills of the small Parisian business affect by this assult on civilization.

[Maladict]

Well it would be a bit silly to do it today or in the next few days, not because of the security situation there, no real chance of death or injury, but because most people can't just drop everything and dash to Paris.

A better jesture would be to plan a winter or early spring break and put some extra euros into the tills of the small Parisian business affect by this assult on civilization.

The assumption is you have already booked a trip, leaving today 

[mongers]

Well it would be a bit silly to do it today or in the next few days, not because of the security situation there, no real chance of death or injury, but because most people can't just drop everything and dash to Paris.

A better jesture would be to plan a winter or early spring break and put some extra euros into the tills of the small Parisian business affect by this assult on civilization.

The assumption is you have already booked a trip, leaving today 

OK I assumed wrong, didn't read the whole OP

[Duque de Bragança]

Most touristic attractions will be closed this week-end so I do not think it's a good idea anyways, security and moral concerns aside.

No option for me since I am already in Paris, and Jaron option does not apply as well.

[Syt]

I would still go, because not going would be the wrong signal. I would make sure to be respectful (not go out of my way to gawk at the attack sites, pestering people about it etc.), though.

[The Brain]

I would probably delay my trip a bit.

[alfred russel]

It depends why I was going. If it was to wander around awesome museums in a beautiful city, I probably wouldn't just because I understand they will be closed. Otherwise, I would go. Not sure how not spending my dollars there helps the people of Paris, and I don't think spending a day in a museum is in any way disrespectful.

[crazy canuck]

I would not go.  Everything is closed and Parisians are dealing with a disaster.  The last thing they need at the moment are tourists.  I would reschedule.

[alfred russel]

I would not go.  Everything is closed and Parisians are dealing with a disaster.  The last thing they need at the moment are tourists.  I would reschedule.

I saw an interview touching on the impact of 9/11 on tourist heavy NYC sectors such as theater, and it was quite devastating--some people likely need tourists to keep their livelihood.

Everything being closed is of course a serious obstacle to being a tourist and spending money.