Anne's Blog

This editorial was on the recent parliamentary elections in Iraq. Just like in the past the results of the election have yet to be determined, and there were still bombings and acts of protest all around Iraq. Only three dozen people died, which is relatively small compared to the amount of people who have died in years past. It is also important to note that during this election, less people voted due to the stricter voting regulations.

The editorial points out a major deal in the situation, for the first time the Sunnis (the minority) voted in large masses, instead of causing havoc on the streets. It will be interesting to see the results of the election, and how it will carry out in the future. I know that there will be many weeks of violence and unrest; and  like the editorial points out, American combat troops will be pulling out of Iraq in August. I agree with the editorial's point of view, in that the political leaders of Iraq will have to step it up in the next weeks, to create their new government.