In regards to Michael Young's latest Column.

Michael's assessment is correct and I would also want to include Sami Gemayel into this matrix. Samir and Sami are the only ones talking sensibly when it comes to talking truth to "power". Yes they are in the Christian Right, not the best/safest place to be, but they are showing discipline and unity in principle. They're basically saying we need to get to the bottom of our fears and our future goals with regards to all parties in Lebanon, with the New Mature Bashar (akh ya walid bek, you make me laugh), Israel and the Palestinians. Lebanese of any faith, member of any political party, should not be threatened by these views. These are not only the Ouwet/Kateab principles. If you don't like the men themselves, fine! but the principles are true and commonly discussed among us.

Compromises must be made on all sides. We as Lebanese need to pressure our leaders toward the goals/dreams we aspire. We also need to rely on outside powers (OBAMA-Yes-We-Can-My-Other-President/SARKOZY) to pressure Bashar/Israel and our Iranian friends who are so sincere in their concern for us.(threw up just now)