God forbid, but it may be only a matter of time before some scattered skirmishes between anti-Syrian protesters and the Hezbollah backers. Let's hope for a peaceful transition period.
BKIRKI: Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Butros Sfeir said on Sunday that street demonstrations were useless and that Hizbullah should join Lebanese political life.
Speaking to members of the foreign media, the Patriarch urged the Lebanese to arm themselves with wisdom in order to stand up to the economic and financial problems threatening the country.
According to Sfeir, demonstrations and opposing demonstrations lead nowhere since the Syrians are already withdrawing from Lebanon.
He said: "It is useless to demonstrate in the streets, and we should stop this."
He added: "I led the resistance against the Syrian presence in Lebanon. However, today there is no excuse to maintain this position as the Syrian troops have begun to withdraw."
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