Reply #33: slow down a bit here

[anakie]

women are still not allowed to vote in the elections in June because they say it is too late to process them. Women will be allowed to vote in the 2007 elections - at this stage.

"Our target is the parliamentary polls in 2007. I'm starting my campaign from today."

There were 35 in favour, 23 against, and one abstention on the vote, which had met fierce resistance from Islamists and other MPs.

Women activists said it was too late for women to vote and run for the municipal elections set for June 2."


http://www.theaustralian.news.com.au/common/story_page/0,5744,15314342%255E1702,00.html


Personally I will wait until I see a woman at the polling booths in two years time.