I’m in Beirut, Lebanon to kick off a project to support the pro-democracy demonstrators at the “tent city” in Martyrs’ Square. Their goals are independence (i.e., Syria out of Lebanon) and free and fair elections. The tent city demonstrators are the center of gravity for Lebanon’s pro-democracy movement. They are leading the charge. They put together the massive demonstrations 3 weeks ago. As they go, so goes Lebanon’s independence. And so goes a great opportunity for democratic transformation of the Middle East and Arab world.

They need our help to sustain their struggle. Our project is raising support for them (food, shelter, water, etc.) While I’m here we’re looking into other things to help (e.g., Internet access at tent city) People can go here to help: http://www.spiritofamerica.net/projects/96. 100% of all donations go directly to the things that will help the pro-democracy demonstrators.

Syria is publicly acting like it is playing nice and withdrawing. Behind the scenes they are destabilizing the country, delaying the elections and intimidating the opposition. The good guys in Lebanon need our support.

Please blog and help get the word out.

Thanks Jim

Ps – attached are two buttons you can use on your site and link to: : http://www.spiritofamerica.net/projects/96