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The Birth : Iraq's New Democracy by Cherrie Lynn Lipsett A friend asked me what I thought of the Iraqi election. I answered that it reminded me of the birth of a first child. There is always a curious mixture of apprehension (will all go well) and excitement before the birth of a child especially the first. Then you actually go through the birthing process. It is hard to explain your feelings those first few moments after the event. You are overwhelmed with emotions of exhalation. There is no room in the mind for rational thought. Your whole being is just a bundle of emotions. This is how I thought a lot of Iraqis felt experiencing voting for the first time. But how did I feel being a voyeur of the process. I felt like the wise old aunt who had already gone through the trails and tribulations of raising her children. I still remembered those feelings of joy at the child’s birth but I also realized the long path they had ahead of them which would most certainly be filled with memorable moments as well as calamity. I likened the Iraqis to two sixteen-year olds who were very much in love but had gotten married at this time not by choice but because the girl had gotten pregnant. Will they be able to finish high school? Go on to some form of higher learning so they can provide a better opportunity for their child to have a successful life? Will the drafting of the constitution provide all the essential principles to establish a functional democracy? And what about that wild card in all lives including countries-chance. Will chance be gentle with the Iraqis or be a spoiler? It is always helpful to have a benevolent relative or friend when starting a new life especially if you are two sixteen year olds. Will the countries and organizations of the world be considerate of the Iraqis needs? Will they unselfishly put what is best for the Iraqis in the long term utmost in their actions? Will the Iraqis listen to them? Should they listen to them? Most of what will happen now is unknown. The Iraqis have some life changing decisions to make. I hope they have wise considerate "parents" to guide them. And like all with parents they have two sets one called in-laws. I hope both sets of parents come together in unity to help the "new family." But for now we can all rejoice that the baby was born alive and the doctors pronounced it healthy. About the Author(s): See under Our Contributors to find out about the Author(s) of this article. |
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