[jveritas]

Be realistic. This Iraqi constitution draft is the best and most practical thing that can apply to a Middle Eastern muslim society. It guarantees a lot of freedom and rights especially for women. It is written in this Iraqi constitution draft to have a minimum of 25% of their Parliament made up from women. In regards to it passing in the October 15 referendum, I will say it has over 80% chance of passing, but we shall see.

[Congressman Billybob]

I am realistic. By the comparison I make between the US Constitution's tribulations in 1787-89 and the Iraqi Constitution today, I am making the same point you did. That, in Franklin's words, this is "the best that can be arrived at" under the circumstances.

John / Billybob