03/12/2007 4:41:31 pm
Congratulations, People of Venezuela! A majority of voters in Venezuela used their votes in the referendum to reject the proposals to change the Constitution. Thereby, they saved a number of democratic rights from more socialist power-centralisation. This is a country which has decreased its political and economic freedoms faster than any other during the past years. Perhaps this was even the last opportunity the voters had of actually giving their say on these fundamental matters. It is admirable to stand up against such a leader, especially with the state′s control of information. The Russian election results unfortunately stands out in the opposite direction. The left throughout Europe have supported Chavez for years. Let′s see now their reaction. Do they still support him - or the people of Venezuela that voted freely to save their freedom?

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