[ccmay]

I am impressed. I just hope the Emir sticks to his democratic principles when the people choose a path contrary to his wishes. My hat is off to anyone who can walk away from absolute power and turn it over to the people.

-ccm

[Ranger]

Yes, I'm impressed too. One of the Beirut articles said that what would now be difficult was for the 'loyal opposition' in Bahrain to come to grips with the fact that new freedom meant new responsibility; that they now had a stake in preserving the system whether they liked the election results or not. I hope is works. I for one don't like the demonization of islam or arabs so often posted on FR. We should welcome progress where we can find it and Bahrain offers such an opportunity. My hat off to a leader that can walk away from absolute power.