Kat with a K

It could be worse.

Everyone's been complaining recently about our politics and government, from both ends of the political spectrum. But then I heard this story on NPR this morning and it brought home how good we have it compared to people in lots of places. Basically: in the wake of the presidential election in Sri Lanka, the losing candidate is all but imprisoned in his hotel. There's no transcript for the NPR story, but from a similar Voice of America piece:

A Sri Lankan military spokesman said government troops have surrounded the central Colombo hotel where General Fonseka is staying. The spokesman said there are about 400 people, including army deserters, who gathered at the hotel after the election in support of the general.

General Fonseka released a statement Wednesday saying he believes his life is in danger. The general said he is appealing to the Sri Lankan Inspector General of Police to intervene in the situation and allow him safe passage out of the hotel.