Good Govt.

As a cynical idealist I don't have much faith in most of our elected officials. But certain politicians are fighting the good fight and several (if not most) political flip-floppers will swing to the good side ever so often (or when the cameras are around).

Anyway, I want to tip my hat and give a hearty thanks to a handful of Congress men and women who protested in front of Sudan's Embassy. The members of Congress (as well as 6 others, all 11 were arrested) wanted to put a spotlight on the Darfur situation and specifically on a deadline (which has been extended) for an agreement between Sudan's Govt. and Darfur representatives.

Sudan's government has been terribly uncooperative with international efforts to curb the genocidal violence and at the same time continues to stealthily support the militias which are responsible for the violence.

I would also like to add that the Bush Administration has labeled the Darfur situation genocide and was instrumental in bringing the issue before the UN Security Council. Currently African Union troops are in the region and soon a UN peace keeping mission will arrive.

The Darfur situation is complex. For more information check out this great AP article.