On Sunday Afghanistan said they are posponing election until September. Reasons for their decision include: security concerns, logistical challenges and a budget shortfall. Dauod Sultanzoy, a member of parliament, said, "The purpose of the election is for the people to manifest their will through their votes." He also said that they cannot manifest their will due to issues of security, technology or fraudulent practices. He finds it better to postpone the election so time can solve these issues. The delays allow more time to put election reforms in place, which will please Western donors. The reforms have been asked for from the Western nations to prevent the widespread fraud. Postponing the election gives electoral institutions additional time to carry out preparations for the election. The postponement provides time for improvements. The U.S. Embassy in Kabul respects Sunday's decision.
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I think that if the postponement will provide more time to better prepare the elections, then the postponement was a good decision. I also think that it gives the people more time to decide who they want to elect. Who they elect determines what life in the future could be like. The people in Afghanistan need the time, so they can elect the person who will benefit them the most. I agree that the postponement of the election from May to September with provide time for improvements that will make everything better for the people. I think that security concerns, logistical challenges and a budget shortfall are some very good reasons to postpone the elections.
I think that Afghanistan made a great decision to postpone the election until September. I wish them all the best to picking a leader that will listen to the people.
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