I remember watching the first Iraq vote after the invasion. The people were walking for miles just to be able to vote. They proudly held up their ink stained thumbs to show that they had voted even though doing so placed many of them in jeopardy. My friends and I marveled at the difference between the two countries. Here the voter turn out is usually a small percentage of the registered vote. We commented that we felt small with our constant excuses for not going to the polls.It seems to be human nature not to value something until you are about to or have lost it. We came close to losing much of our heritage during this last 4 years of Bush/Cheny occupation. But once more the American people have shown what they are made of and done the “right” thing. I am proud to be an American. I saved my voter reciept to go in a scrap book that I am making for my grandaughter. I think some day she may take pride in knowing that her Grandmother helped to change the world.But it is always good to know that others see the good in your country and its people. Thank you for sharing. God bless America AND Iraq.
