This is just a note to myself that I've promised kingbee I'd revisit the question of women's rights in Afghanistan and Iraq, once the Iraqis have ratified their new constitution.
He thinks women's rights have not improved, nor will they improve, as a result of recen U.S. foreign policy in these countries.
I think he's being impatient, and that these things take time. I also think that over time, women's rights in both these countries will continue to improve, and that most of bee's complaints will be nullified by events in the coming months.
This little article is a reminder to me, to resume the discussion (if kingbee wishes) when the passage of time has brought us more changes, and more information.