Guest columnist Norman Geras says that every picture tells a story

And
this picture tells the story of the battle for Iraq. (The report is here.)

There are those battling to initiate a transition to democratic self-rule in Iraq, and there are others doing all they can - including the murder of election workers - to prevent it. Some people in the West know which side they're on in this battle and others don't.

Norman Geras’ widely regarded blog can be found here.)