This is what democracy looks like

Today's post on Larry Lessig's blog is a real inspiration to all of us in such need.  Democracy is alive and well in the world, if not exactly here in the model of freedom and democracy for the world <cough>.  The photo is worth as much as the words, so in the interest of expanding Lessig's readership, go check it out:

Lessig Blog

It helps to remember that it is precisely because of things like this that the fascists in power here dislike the incumbent administration in Brazil.  We, and the good people of Brazil, must be watchful for any covert mischief that may be perpetrated to try to undermine the status quo in Brazil.