Iraqis Demonstrate Over Lack Of Basic Services

http://www.nytimes.com/reuters/2011/02/06/world/international-us-iraq-protests.html?_r=1&hp

Hundreds of Iraqis took part in scattered demonstrations on Sunday, calling for an improvement in basic services and the resignation of local government officials as unrest sweeps much of the Arab world.

In Baghdad, around 250 people gathered in the impoverished district of Bab al-Sham to protest against a lack of services. "It is a tragedy. Even during the Middle Ages, people were not living in this situation," said engineer Furat al-Janabi.

Some carried a coffin with the word "services" written across it, while others called for the resignation of all members of the local council in their area.

Almost eight years after the U.S.-led invasion, Iraq's infrastructure remains severely damaged. The country suffers a chronic water shortage, electricity supply is intermittent and sewage collects in the streets.

Looks like some people aren't-a happy with boots on their cheeks.

Some people, meaning, 93% of the world's population?

Democracy. SPREAD IT. It's Coming, Corporatists, whether you like it or NOT.

"You let one ant stand up to us, and they all might stand up! Those "puny little ants" outnumber us a hundred to one. And if they ever figure that out, there goes our way of life! It's not about food. It's about keeping those ants in line. THAT'S WHY WE'RE GOING BACK! Does anyone else wanna stay?!" - Hopper, A Bug's Life