Perspectives: Blast Shocks Lebanon as Some Blame Leaders for Negligence

Days after a massive explosion wreaked havoc on Beirut, Lebanon, killing at least 150 people and injuring thousands more, questions remain about who's to blame and where the country goes from here. Many voices on all sides criticized purported corruption, incompetence and negligence among Lebanese leadership. Some right-rated voices stressed the concern that Hezbollah and other terrorist groups could take advantage of instability in Lebanon. Some left-rated voices concentrated on how the disaster will be reflected in Lebanese attitudes, culture and civil society going forward.