Afghan Woman Votes First

A woman cast the first vote in the Afghan national election and it has to be considered much more than symbolic. It is a dramatic first step towards equal rights for women in the Muslim societies of Central Asia and the world. Every person in America should be proud of the United States and its allies for helping lead the country of Afghanistan to democracy and women's suffrage. On the other hand, the Afghans should be applauded for their courage in resolutely moving towards a democratic government while suffering setbacks from the forces of evil and ignorance. (via In The Bullpen)