The Iraqi people turned out in large numbers and embraced democracy, by defying the threat of violence, to Vote. There were 5,000 centers opened for them,according to Fox news, across the country. It is reported that 60% of the pop turned out. That's a better % than here in the USA. One 53 year old man, said the last time he voted, the ballot had Yes/No, only, on it. Soddam was the only one on the ballot. He said, the ones who voted No, were either jailed or killed. If one cannot find reason to feel good about this,they are simply not trying. A very good reason to feel good, would be, that just maybe, this will be a step, towards our Military coming home in a years or so. hope all's well,-BJAY