The so-called “Orthodox Plan” on how to do the forthcoming parliamentary elections in Lebanon has been adopted by the various committees in the parliament, which led to the withdrawal of the parliamentary session the day before yesterday [Feb. 18] of the Al-Mustaqbal group, the Socialist-Progressive group, and several members of parliament. Prominent among them was Boutros Harb.
What the Orthodox are proposing is that every religious confession only vote within its own adherents. This is one of the most damaging initiatives as it fosters increasing sectarianism and further alienates groups from one another politically and electorally. It is surprising that that can take place and it is hoped that the efforts of the Speaker of Parliament can prevent this damaging recommendation from being adopted by the parliament.
