What do I see? I see Iraqi expatriates around the world crying tears of joy as they are finally able to vote for a new, democratic government in their home. I see coalition and Iraqi forces creating the conditions for a safe, stable election day. I see voters in Iraq dressing in burial shrouds, symbolizing their willingness to die in order to exercise their newfound right to vote. I see, by and large, an election much better than the doomsday predictions of a week ago. It's not me that has to grow up; it's the rest of you. Your hatred for Bush and any actions he has taken has completely blinded you to the good that has happened today. Iraq is now free, free to choose their own leaders, free to choose their own destiny. Isn't that worth the price of war? Apparently not; some of you equate coalition forces with the Nazi occupiers of much of Europe. And 45% doesn't represent a legitimate election? Last time I checked, we've had turnouts in the US worse than that, without the threat of death. Pretty sad, isn't it? If the Sunnis didn't vote, their loss. They had their chance. And, no matter what you might think, I'm sure that not every Kurd is ready to revolt; they turned out today as well. The Shi'ite majority, so long oppressed, turned out in droves and will finally regain political power. So, to you naysayers, cynics, and general wise***es, I say to you, close your damn mouths for once. Your anti-Bush circle jerk has gone on for far too long here.
