The bigger story

Millions of Iraqis turned out for parliamentary elections today. Wait, maybe we should postpone them, because Iraq is a disaster.

Or is it? Iraq at this stage from perfect, but Iraqis seem to be embracing a more peaceful way to settle their differences. Even the Sunni minority is taking part in this election, and the gereral appetite seems to be for a relatively secular government. (That last link via SDA)

Mick sent me a good overview of the election process. Let's be thankful that we will soon have a relatively peaceful and democratic country in the heart of the middle east. Amidst all the violence much good has already come out of the overthrow of Saddam, and I think we can expect much more. Not a perfect country mind you, but there is no such thing...

Update: did I mention it went very well?