Iraqi Election Day

Iraq's election is this Sunday. Here's a quote from the Bishop of Kirkuk that Hugh Hewitt has today:

"The elections are something immense and new. Nothing of the kind has happened in the past 50 years: first because of clashes and revolts, then due to 35 years of dictatorship. There has never been freedom of expression. But now, anything is possible: If there are people and parties arguing and clashing, that is because they are free to do so. Now, Iraqis must learn to discuss in a civil manner."

Hewitt links to the full article on the Belmont Club; read the whole thing.

In addition, if you have C-SPAN, you might be able to watch this Spirit of America (SOA) program on Sunday afternoon. They'll have ground-level election coverage, as well as invited guests including prominent Iraqis, Christopher Hitchens, and others. According to the SOA blog, the program will also be streamed on the Internet.