The elections were big. BIG. But were they big enough? Will the historians of tommorrow point to today as the beginning of peace, or will the drama of today become just one more stepping stone on the path towards political ambivalence? Not since 1954 have Iraqi's had the chance to vote in a limited democratic election.
It is enough that we celebrate with the toothless women on television, today. Although the future remains uncertain, we can recognize the significance of Iraqi emotion this day. Perhaps recognizing the importance of today will protect our hearts from becoming calloused by future political complexities. Perhaps.
Posted by nickles at January 30, 2005 11:55 AM