OK, this is the third time in three days this article (under different news sources, not duplicates) has appeared.
You will *note* that as a token of journalistic integrity they did mention DRAFT language. Not final language. In fact this draft, which got published to the Iraqi people, has many of them protesting vigorously in support of human rights.
But, this is the third time in a row the article has FReepers instantly ready to give up on the whole Iraq thing. I can only imagine what it's doing to less politically informed readers.
See also http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1446487/posts
and
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1450974/posts
^^^^^^^^^^^In fact this draft, which got published to the Iraqi people, has many of them protesting vigorously in support of human rights.^^^^^^^^^^
Interesting how people view islamic law as anti-human rights. Al Qaeda has done wonders for their religion.
But naturally, being as the media(noting your second link) doesn't put emphasis upon the protest, neither does anybody else.(including fellow freepers)
Protesting is so significant in the Middle east(at least I think so) but nobody has made the connection with the universal human need to be free as the driving force behind these protests. IMHO, we've already won the war on terror. It's a matter of watching this sentiment continue to spread.
^^^^^^^^^But, this is the third time in a row the article has FReepers instantly ready to give up on the whole Iraq thing. I can only imagine what it's doing to less politically informed readers.^^^^^^^^^^^^^
I for one am not willing to just give up. But I do see how you're correct. The ones who are so willing to give up and throw their arms into the air are dooming us to failure. I hope they don't wonder why the liberal minority in the senate is so effective.
The fact that we've set up a democracy is all we can do. It's up to them to grab the steering wheel and drive the ship. If they become a theocracy that's their choice ultimately, and I *don't* think that in any way invalidates what our soldiers have achieved. They did their jobs, and have done it superbly.
I agree completely. This is ONE of MANY drafts, how come THIS one made the news? Simply because it sells newspapers, because it's obviously controversial. I would wait to see the FINAL Charter before reacting.