Living And Loving In Lebanon

Personal interests of certain groups have damaged my country. Our nation has changed from being known as a "Switzerland of the Middle East" or even the "Golden Gate of he Middle East," to a war-ravaged "flea market!" The fall from grace dates back to about 1975, when my country, with more than 13 religions, different ways of living and views, couldn't meet on one unified decision of multifarious livelihood.

Some people say that Lebanon is an "oppressed" country. This is never true; we are not an effortlessly broken civilization; our country is deceived by capitalists and thieves ruling our governments. We have been resisting the same body of ministers and governors that are cycling in between their own families, a group that had a plan to own this country and sell it for a cheap price! But it is never going to be as easy as they thought.

I wouldn't even say Lebanon is polarized; it is more like the bands are "brainwashed." Every leader corners his supporters for a certain time, but then again, when sitting together along with other groups, they realize that they're being taken for granted. Where do I fit? I am a neutral, a normal citizen seeking a change for this country, and I am ready to start the cleaning process for all intruders.

I am 22 years old and have established my proper enterprise. I believed in my country and took the risk to engage in business, and my faith in my beloved country Lebanon grows day after day.

It's a very deep cut to witness a daily moral and physical war in such a beautiful country.