The Lebanese have always taken pride in being the cream of the Arab world, namely because of the civil liberties, freedom of press, loose practice of religion and relaxed atmosphere. Lebanon has produced a number of high profile intellectuals recognized worldwide for their various endeavors such as Gibran Khalil Gebran, Charles Malik, Edouard Saouma, Rafik Hariri etc.. Most importantly, Lebanon has significantly contributed to the educated workforce of the Arab world as in Saudi Arabia, Dubai and Qatar. So the Lebanese, from all religious sects are essentially smart people. The burning question is how can the people of Lebanon accept to live under such ruthless and powerful political manipulation of leaders who seek the destruction of Lebanon? Why don't the Lebanese revolt?
The situation is obviously becoming ridiculous and nowhere near of getting solved. The longer it drags, the more it gets manipulated by exterior forces to some other nation's benefit.
It's about time that the Lebanese take up the streets and prosecute those who are pulling the strings. What will it take to bring the Lebanese up to political enlightenment? More misery? More war? More foolish leaders or Godot?
The Lebanese need to take control of their lives and destiny by marching as a million individuals to uproot those responsible for their misery, otherwise Lebanon, not Israel, will soon be wiped off the map.
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