Lebanon, the failed state
The pain of the Lebanese is palpable. If you start from NZ Bear's MidEast Crisis page, take a look through the Lebanese bloggers, and just feel the agony. But, sadly, the Lebanese have a burden to pay. While many are proud of their democracy, liberal for its location, it is not a free country. People live in fear of Hezbollah, and fear to clean their house, as civil war might erupt.
Into this fertile ground, Iran and Syria wage their proxy war. Whether Israel should go after Tehran and Damascus is another story; they must clean up their northern border. Since Hezbollah hides amongst civilians, civilians will pay the price. This is tragedy.
All I can give the Lebanese is a prayer: Adonai bless you and keep you. May Adonai shine His countenance upon you and be gracious to you. May Adonai lift His face to you and give you peace.
Sleep well. I pray that you may come through this trial a free country, one secure in your own borders, and not afraid of any of your neighbors.
Update: Austin Bay captures the essence of Lebanon's "failed state" status. (hat tip: InstaPundit)
