Election Elation
Dearborn, Michigan is home to tens of thousands of Iraqis who fled their nation to get away from Saddam Hussein. Due to Iraqi election laws, they are allowed to vote in this month’s parliamentary elections.
Elections are routine for Americans but the Dearborn paper revealed that this election is anything but routine for Iraqis:
"Tears formed in Shamil Hadi’s reddening eyes Tuesday as he dropped his ballot into a box at a polling site for the election in Iraq. "I am 37 years old. This is the first time I’m voting," Hadi said. "Saddam was the worst guy, ever. I feel happy. This is my Christmas — today.
"And I feel, right now, that I am human," said Hadi, a warehouse manager and graduate engineering student, from Dearborn. "For the first time, I am human.
Which brings us to Betty Dawisha, a 71-year-old Iraqi who also exited Iraq due to Saddam. Ms. Dawisha is also elated by the election in her home country but is also indignant.
Not having a Ph.D. in political science, Ms. Dawisha was rather blunt after casting her ballot.
"Anyone who doesn’t appreciate what America has done, and President Bush, can go to hell," she told reporters.
Thanks, Betty. The mainstream media will ignore your political analysis but American troops in Iraq will appreciate it.
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Wow, Kenneth...it's almost like Ms. Dawisha is speaking directly to you. :)
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