Monday, May 22, 2006

Election Results

Well, unfortunately, the elections were bought. The money and power out maneuvered the people's choice. They called in some Presidential vote counters to settle the so-called dispute, despite having counted the votes 8 times and Piedad won. The last official count said the Joselito won. "El lo compró"(He bought it) as we say here and once again any attempt at real democracy inLatinnAmericaa is thwarted by the idea's of the old dictatorship-style governing. The people tried to protest, but were met with soldiers and serious threats ontheirr lives. One wonders with such a legacy of control, will Democracy ever truly work for countries like the Dominican Republic?

Sorry I haven't posted any pics lately. My camera battery charger shorted out and I am waiting a new one in the mail.

Please pray for the country. There has been a surge of violence lately. Pray for God's peace!

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