Political Debate.
DEMOCRACY: NEW DEMOCRACIES
A police officer & food worker in a heated debate about--what else?--Lebanon's political future. The green painting on the wall is the symbol for the Amal Movement, a militant Shi'a Muslim political party (and notable force in the Lebanese Civil War). Shot two-weeks before Lebanese President Lahoud left office, leaving the country leaderless.
UPDATE [May 2008]: Recent fighting that erupted in Beirut centered around Hamra, as it has in the past. Thanks to the Doha Agreement, President Michel Suleiman was elected and took office on May 25--ending 6 months of a leaderless Lebanon and in hope of easing Lebanon's political divide.
Canon EOS 400D/Digital Rebel XTi
Canon EFS 18-55mm. lens
Beirut (Hamra), Lebanon
11.08.2007
5 Responses
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On 5 June 2008 John Linton gave props:
Democracy worthy.
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On 11 June 2008 John Linton gave props:
Oh yeah! It rocks!
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On 11 June 2008 Shannon Dagher said:
Thanks, John. :)
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On 10 July 2008 Enric Martinez said:
Hi, that's journalism dude!
Good shot, good story.
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On 11 July 2008 Shannon Dagher said:
Thank you, Enric! That's the best compliment I could ever hope to receive. :)
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