Elections

Throw the debates and opinions out, and let's look at these elections for what they are... a historic moment and proud defining point for American soldiers. And of course, I can't think of Iraq without mentioning Samir. He told me once that he didn't care about himself as long as his baby had freedom...

BAGHDAD, Iraq - Iraqis voted in a historic parliamentary election Thursday, with strong turnout reported in Sunni Arab areas and even a shortage of ballots in some precincts. Several explosions rocked Baghdad throughout the day, but the level of violence was low.