Wednesday, February 02, 2005
Well. So, Iraq. Are we finally seeing a light at the end of the tunnel? Egad, I hope so. A successful election does not a democracy make, however; and even if it did, a working democracy does not a ridiculous military invasion justify. In my opinion. And it's not like democracy is the antidote to violence, as the United States itself beautifully demonstrates.
That aside, though, I'm just so proud of Iraqis. Look at this country, where celebrities and rock musicians beg a scarce 50% of our qualified electorate to vote; then look at Iraq where 65% of citizens brave flying bullets for a chance to participate in their government. It's a great thing.
That aside, though, I'm just so proud of Iraqis. Look at this country, where celebrities and rock musicians beg a scarce 50% of our qualified electorate to vote; then look at Iraq where 65% of citizens brave flying bullets for a chance to participate in their government. It's a great thing.
