How much the ADC has changed since I came to US in 1983. It was an expression of the progressive and fiercely pro-Palestinian sentiments of Arab-Americans. I read that ADC will be given the Hala Salam Maksoud award to Phalange-sympathizer, May Rihani. Why not give an award to Bashir Gemayyel while you are at it? Hala Salam was a progressive fiercely pro-Palestinian leader. Her name should not be associated with Lebanese nationalist Phalange-sympathizers.