Voting Underway in Iraq: And Thugs Say "Stop" in the Name of Allah

Voting has begun in the history-making parliamentary elections in Iraq.  It is a day for Iraqis to celebrate. 

But someone is not happy.  According to reports, "Five Islamic militant groups, including al-Qaida in Iraq, issued a joint statement that rejected any reconciliation with Iraq's U.S.-backed government and said Thursday's elections are religiously prohibited."

"The Internet statement, which could not be authenticated immediately, said taking part in the election contradicted God's law, saying the only rules Muslims should follow are those in the Quran."

Why would anyone take religious or political advice from the kind of people who are willing to do this to keep people from voting?

Would you listen to people who try to enforce their religious and political demands this way?

If you lived in Iraq, would you have the courage to vote and show your purple finger to the world?

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Comments

[coondawg]

Great post, Gina. Purple Power is catching on.