In Ukraine

I am keeping a close watch on the news in Ukraine these past few months and today is the first sign that the president is backing off, if just a wee bit. After sneakily passing some controversial new laws through parliament, the once-peaceful protesters became violent...and with good reason. Can you imagine if our president decided that there could be no more freedom of speech?

Today the news was good for the first time...although the concession was small. The Ukrainian government has lifted the ban on free speech, thereby making it no longer illegal to protest, slander a public official, or wear a disguise while doing so. However, this is not yet over...not by a long shot. The opposition wants early elections...and I believe with all my heart that this is more than fair for the wonderful people of Ukraine. They are standing up to tyranny and I applaud them mightily.

Note the caption on the stick "Power to the People"