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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Well, dang. I don't quite know what to think of this guy. Since Bush invited him to the WhiteHouse I was hoping that this guy would be a good force for FReedom in Lebanon, but comments like the one above are stupid, imho. Why should the Lebonese STOP their street protests when ProSyrian government leaders are still in office? If you resign, you get to come right back. Heck, I'd be protesting also!
Anyone know anything about this Sfeir guy?