Hi,

Just a quick word: For those who consider that the Majority is too silent and too passive, what do you say about the National Conference that is going on now? More than 1000 delegates from all over the country representing almost everybody with the exception of two fringe groups with highly dubious credentials (Al -Sadr & the Association of Muslim Scholars) - men and women from every walk of life challenging the terrorists and meeting in broad daylight at a well-known location. Sure they tried to lob one or two mortar shells but does that intimidate the people? What better demonstration of the will and determination of the Iraqi people to forge ahead with the political process towards the democratic free society that we are all dreaming of?

Salaam

Alaa