Democracy truly in action
Large turnout for Iraq constitution vote - Conflict in Iraq - MSNBC.com
Quote: "Sunnis appeared to have turned out in surprisingly large numbers Saturday, many of them saying they were voting to reject, suggesting the final results could be close."
So what if the constitution gets rejected? That's part of the process of democracy. If a less-than-adequate constitution gets "voted" in, then democracy has truly failed. If, instead, the constitution is not what it should be, and if all Iraqis get together and actually try again; then democracy has truly succeeded.
Personally, I think the people of Iraq should reject the charter. I say this, why? Not because I've read the charter and thought it is wrong; but because it is apparent that support of the charter is divided amongst ethnic lines. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM! The Sunnis are right to reject the charter; not solely because it has the potential of relegating them to second-class citizens (or whatever), but because it has the potential of dividing Iraq. Politically and geographically. It is in the best interest of democracy to try, try again until there is adequate support amongst all ethnic lines. The last thing we need is the Balkans in Iraq.
My greatest wish is that God--or Allah--watches over this process and allows for the best outcome for all of the Iraqi people.
Quote: "Sunnis appeared to have turned out in surprisingly large numbers Saturday, many of them saying they were voting to reject, suggesting the final results could be close."
So what if the constitution gets rejected? That's part of the process of democracy. If a less-than-adequate constitution gets "voted" in, then democracy has truly failed. If, instead, the constitution is not what it should be, and if all Iraqis get together and actually try again; then democracy has truly succeeded.
Personally, I think the people of Iraq should reject the charter. I say this, why? Not because I've read the charter and thought it is wrong; but because it is apparent that support of the charter is divided amongst ethnic lines. THIS IS A BIG PROBLEM! The Sunnis are right to reject the charter; not solely because it has the potential of relegating them to second-class citizens (or whatever), but because it has the potential of dividing Iraq. Politically and geographically. It is in the best interest of democracy to try, try again until there is adequate support amongst all ethnic lines. The last thing we need is the Balkans in Iraq.
My greatest wish is that God--or Allah--watches over this process and allows for the best outcome for all of the Iraqi people.
posted by xanadian at 2:39 PM
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