Sierra Leone

Today In Sierra Leone elections took place there in cities and villages.This was the first time voting had taken place since peacekeepers left the country two years ago.Sierra Leone was placed on the world stage because during its civil war children were used as soldiers,hacking off enemies' limbs was a standard practice and its leaders used diamonds to fund the bloody war.

It is the rainy season and heavy rains washed out some bridges yet citizens still sloshed through the mud to vote.So far everything is going smoothly and it appears that the country future hinges on these elections.

It is amazing to what great extent people will go through to cast their votes.In more stable countries such as mine,voting is taken on so casually where in other countries it is cherished and revered.Sierra Leone should be an example to us all in that freedom does come with a price.Our forefathers paid heavy prices and we should honour this by at least taking part in the process.

Granted I am cynical in my belief that it doesn't change much,politicians will always be what they are.I vote, because in a country where the minority once ruled the majority,it is my duty and honour to use the tool my forefathers fought so valiantly for.Honestly it is the one time when all of us feel as being a part of the "process".

To the people of Sierra Leone, I salute them in their quest to secure a better future for themselves and future generations.You have tried the gun and that didn't work now try the "X".