Iran's presidential election

Bush and Rice are out denouncing Iran's election. This is an insult to the millions of voters in Iran. These people have spoken, and they have casted their ballots. Where in the world does anyone else have the right to say that their votes are illegal, or illegitimate?

No election is perfect. In many places in the world, particularly in middle eastern countries, people don't even have the right to vote. Obviously I would love to see power of the Guardian Council lessen. But the reality is that in Iran, and many Islamic countries, religion and politics are mixed. This is the tradition, and their people want to remain that way. Maybe western democracy isn't the only choice. Maybe we should just shut up and let them choose any flavor of democracy as they see fit for their own cultural and religious background.