the bribes she has to pay just so her children have the same opportunities as other children with nationality. Technically, Sleiman is not authorized to work in Lebanon. Although Sleiman owns and runs a successful iron company, the company, along with all of his other possessions, are registered in his wife’s name. Sleiman cannot have a bank account benefit from the social services that he can offer to his company’s employees. Sleiman has been a successful rally car driver in Lebanon, but was never able to represent Lebanon in international as he could not travel. Because of his sporting achievements, a cedar tree has been planted and named after him, even though he cannot acquire Lebanese citizenship. 9