Iraq has embraced the concept of political advertising. My hope is that all people in Iraq embrace the the political process instead of turning to violence. While politics may be a flawed system, it is better than the alternative - dictatorship or anarchy.
DEMOCRACY, UNDER THE GUN Humvees of the Iraqi Army on Friday patrolled the streets of central Basra ahead of Saturday’s vote. Security in Iraq has improved considerably, but the campaign has not been without violence. Three Sunni candidates were assassinated Thursday - one in Mosul, one in Diyala and one in Baghdad. (Photo by Matt Cardy / Getty Images via NY Times)
