Hariri is one of the most successful people in Lebanese history, in business and politics. He had good ties with Europe and Saudi Arabia, the man was fluent in many languages and most of all he really went out of his way to help rebuild Beirut. There are many who agrue that he was corrupt and, because of his hightened power, created a government within the government so to speak, but may I say, that no one in this Lebanese government is a dove. The man did his best, he singlehandedly rebuilt the downtown area by his investments in solitaire. There are many roads and buildings credited to him. And though you may believe he could have done more, his image as a representative of Lebanon overshadowes all of the shortcomings. He was a hardworking man and an assett to Lebanon, he will be dearly missed. They're having a small get together in remembrance of him this weekend at some mosque here in Michigan. Even though I'm christian, I'm going to attend because I sincerely appreciate everything the man has done to revive Lebanon. I hope all of Lebanon remembers the hardship brought upon by civil war and not fall in the same, reaction driven trap.
