A small space to breathe, and it is almost the only one in the concrete jungle called Beirut.
The city was famous for its pine trees, which were associated with its name, until its noble men and custodians began exploiting it in the name of civilization, and sometimes in the name of religion and prayer.
Horsh Beirut’s size has become smaller by the years, until it has now become confined and tucked between the small streets and alleys, but despite all that, it remained the lung of the city and a space to breathe for its people, since it offered them the possibility of walking, despite the strict conditions.
Suddenly someone decided, in a retreat, to turn it into a playground, a garage, and into some buildings, that are better, more beautiful, more civilized, and offer more benefit.
Restrictions on people started, in order to prevent their entry, and then the idea of evoking dogs popped up, as a new way to force people to flee, and some of them were even wounded, and entered the hospital.
However, it was forbidden to deal with this issue, according to a formal decision, even the Head of the Humane Society said that he could not deal with it.
Today, the plan was implemented, and the official date for closing it is happening, with force.
This is model of the formal engagement for a country whose government has announced a month ago an environmental strategy. Condemnation is not enough, and it is not a matter of luxury; it is a lively matter, and a way of respecting human beings.
