Sunday, November 21, 2004

Palestinians Say They Want Democracy

By KARIN LAUB, Associated Press Writer Nov 20 2004

RAMALLAH, West Bank - Freed from Yasser Arafat's one-man rule, Palestinians say they are eager and able to build the first real democracy in the Arab world, despite the dangers lurking on the road to Jan. 9 elections.

"Now it's real competition, the possibility of winning is there," said pro-democracy activist Mustafa Barghouti, a physician considering a presidential bid.

Pete's Points

"Pro democracy activist"? You have to be kidding!

Barghouti is currently serving a jail sentence in Israel for terrorism.

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