State of Siege

Author: CHUBBY

Date: October 15, 2004

by CHUBBY
10-15-04
Officials both here and abroad are expressing concerns about the upcoming elections. Some say free elections will never be possible in this war-torn land, where violence is a fact of life.
The natives tremble at the mention of the warlord's name. Some are afraid to leave their houses on Election Day, lest he lock them up. Offers of help from the UN and Jimmy Carter are refused.
Perhaps the people are not ready for democracy. This is Frank Jackson, reporting live from Miami, Florida.