Democracy comes to Iraq
Iraq is getting it first taste of democracy.
"...What began as sparsely attended, local, municipal council meetings in underground bunkers lit by a single light bulb, which sometimes went out during power outages, is drawing more robust attendance by Iraqis who are relishing their new-found freedoms.
"With soldiers and tanks surrounding the building, and helicopters flying overhead, the Interim City Advisory Council opened up for business this week in Baghdad, peopled by brave Iraqis men and women who want to take charge of their country...."
"Council members gave Mr. Bremer a wooden gavel and block. They are not only symbols of representative democracy but also "a symbol of law and order that we all crave," said council chairman Khaled Basher Mirza to a burst of sustained applause."
Iraq is getting it first taste of democracy.
"...What began as sparsely attended, local, municipal council meetings in underground bunkers lit by a single light bulb, which sometimes went out during power outages, is drawing more robust attendance by Iraqis who are relishing their new-found freedoms.
"With soldiers and tanks surrounding the building, and helicopters flying overhead, the Interim City Advisory Council opened up for business this week in Baghdad, peopled by brave Iraqis men and women who want to take charge of their country...."
"Council members gave Mr. Bremer a wooden gavel and block. They are not only symbols of representative democracy but also "a symbol of law and order that we all crave," said council chairman Khaled Basher Mirza to a burst of sustained applause."
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