Congratulations to the People of Venezuala

Today is a great day for democracy in the Americas. The brave people of Venezuala, many of whom love their leader, understood that democracy is more important than any one person. Chavez took a gamble to secure his role as dictator for life and lost. To his credit he allowed democracy to work. Let's hope for the sake of the people of Venezuala and South America, that he does not try to pull any other stunts. His people have been empowered and their leader is now in check. Hopefully, the Russians will learn this powerful lesson and follow suit in reigning in the power of Putin.