With the fallout still – well – falling from the decision taken by Lebanese MPs to adopt a new electoral law stipulating that voters may only cast ballots for candidates of the same religion, the following is an unorthodox – pun intended – response to developments. Protests have erupted following the decision, with opponents suggesting it is a backward step for democracy in a country with 17 recognised sects and where sectarian tensions have lingered for decades. It also makes it impossible for voters who wish to identify as atheist or as belonging to any non-Abrahamic religion to vote. Many have been scratching their heads, wondering how they can circumvent the new rules without spoiling their ballots. I have colleague David Kenner to thank for this.…