Pressure corrupts democratic values; Turkey’s rejection of US ground forces

The Washington Post added: "In a sign of how politically sensitive the issue is, however, the session was closed to the public and all records of the debate and vote were ordered sealed for 10 years. That sparked desk-banging and cries of outrage from opposition members — images that were captured on television before coverage was suspended. "You are afraid of the people!" a legislator yelled. Opinion surveys show that more than 80 percent of the public opposes a war against Iraq, the report said.