Iraq - The Voting Has Begun

The parade of the purple fingers has started in Iraq. While the general public votes on December 15, those who will be working on election day (police, military, hospital workers, etc.) as well as detainees have begun casting their ballots. Omar at Iraq the Model has photos of early voting. Turnout for the elections is projected at 68%. Absentee voting for Iraqis living abroad starts tomorrow in 38 cities in 15 countries. Sunnis are expected to participate at much higher rates than in previous elections. Here's hoping all goes as well as expected.

There is also a way for U.S. citizens to show solidarity with our Iraqi brothers and sisters as they make another stand for freedom and democracy - purplefingerforfreedom.org.