Iraq's Shiites Insist on Democracy - Washington Cringes: "It is unclear whether the United States, whose motives for invading Iraq are regarded with skepticism by many, will feel it can oppose a clear call for popular democracy"

The United States has never had any difficulty deterring democracy, the issue is whether it has a real choice in the matter at this stage.

Iraq's Shiites Insist on Democracy - Washington Cringes: "It is unclear whether the United States, whose motives for invading Iraq are regarded with skepticism by many, will feel it can oppose a clear call for popular democracy"

The United States has never had any difficulty deterring democracy, the issue is whether it has a real choice in the matter at this stage.