Letters: Oct. 24, 1983

Mission Lebanon

To the Editors:

A peace can exist in Lebanon [Oct. 3] only if the country is partitioned. People who harbor such deep hatred for one another and who are in perpetual conflict can never live as one nation. I am ready to sacrifice a united Lebanon for a divided but peaceful Lebanon.

Bassam Nassar Waltham, Mass.

Considering the factional nature of Lebanese politics, the nation should have a bicameral legislature, with a house of representatives elected on a majority basis and a senate elected, or appointed, on a religious basis. Such a system would allow the power to be shared and give everyone...

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