09 May 1999
She forgets that not all Verdun residents are that rich, and that a green area is not made only for them. Even if all the Lebanese were rich, they still have the right to enjoy clean air in their own city. We are not looking for a solution for the rich Verdun people, we have a more general concern. Other people have the right to enjoy a green park.
This difference in views stems from the fact that each of the environmental groups, and Miss Ajouz represent different social class in Lebanon . We see that a park can help in decreasing the casteism among the Lebanese, by making them meet in a one free place. Especially t that private beaches, expensive restaurants, and luxurious concerts, among other issues, have drawn a distinct line between the social classes in Lebanon . We represent the majority of the Lebanese who have the right to enjoy a better environment in their own city, while she represents a minority who is rich enough to enjoy greenery outside the country. People with great visions can make their countries great. I will not comment on the rest of what she said because I feel we are opposite and have different views and approaches.
