Is a Democratic Future on the Iraqi Horizon?

Iraq presented the following statement at day 2 of the world open debates regarding their recent election results and calls for a re-count:


"As you all know, Iraq’s election was held on March 7th of this year. There was a recount due to the results; they showed little change in political attitudes and loyalties. Although the citizens of my country voted based on ethnicity instead of party, this is a giant step for Iraq, and potentially the entire middle east. Iraq is beginning to control its own security which means the 'generous' help from western countries is soon to be no longer needed and they will be leaving my country in the near future. It is being hoped if not wished that fellow middle east countries will follow Iraq’s lead. If not for democracy, do it for the end of western influence. We have the right to live the way we want. "


An Iraqi delegate has invited The Broadcast Notebook to sit down and speak with her about the recent democratic advances that this small Eastern nation has made and how this election is different from that of 2005. Full interview and details are to be posted tonight.


Lauren Mascitelli
The Broadcast Notebook
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