This short documentary (presented here in two parts) presents a powerful look at Lebanon's difficult history but holds a message for all of us who are concerned about military and civil conflicts, the strength and deceit of those who pull the strings of ordinary citizens everywhere, and the ability and responsibility we all have to take back our lives.
It echoes, finally, the simple reality that I wrote about here in December and is a call to each of us to realize the best in ourselves in order to move forward in a peaceful, productive way.
As Gandhi said, 'What difference does it make to the dead, the orphans and the homeless, whether the mad destruction is wrought under the name of totalitarianism or the holy name of liberty or democracy?'
Part 1:
Part 2:
h/t to my good friend knb.
Update: The most recent development in Lebanon's situation has Iran and Saudi Arabia talking about how to resolve the issues there.
See also: This essay written by a student in Dubai, 'If You Want Peace, Work for It'.
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